Equitable Financial Life Insurance 10-Q 7 Aug 14 2014 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

DOCUMENT_AND_ENTITY_INFORMATIO

DOCUMENT AND ENTITY INFORMATION	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Aug. 07, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	30-Jun-14	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Entity Registrant Name	'AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE CO	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000727920	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Non-accelerated Filer	'
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding	'	2,000,000

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEET

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS	'	'
Fixed maturities available for sale, at fair value	$32,151	$29,419
Mortgage loans on real estate	6,041	5,684
Equity real estate, held for the production of income	1	3
Policy loans	3,425	3,434
Other equity investments	1,830	1,863
Trading securities	4,755	4,221
Other invested assets	1,656	1,353
Total investments	49,859	45,977
Cash and cash equivalents	1,761	2,283
Cash and securities segregated, at fair value	590	981
Broker-dealer related receivables	1,709	1,539
Deferred policy acquisition costs	4,099	3,874
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	3,776	3,703
Amounts due from reinsurers	3,934	3,934
Loans to affiliates	1,085	1,088
Guaranteed minimum income benefit reinsurance contract asset, at fair value	8,263	6,747
Other assets	4,336	4,418
Separate Accounts' assets	111,289	108,857
Total Assets	190,701	183,401
LIABILITIES	'	'
Policyholders' account balances	30,993	30,340
Future policy benefits and other policyholders' liabilities	22,416	21,697
Broker-dealer related payables	447	538
Amounts due to reinsurers	63	71
Customers related payables	1,509	1,698
Short-term and long-term debt	1,025	468
Loans from affiliates	325	825
Current and deferred income taxes	3,668	2,813
Other liabilities	2,891	2,653
Separate Accounts' liabilities	111,289	108,857
Total Liabilities	174,626	169,960
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Notes 10 and 11)	0	0
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	17	0
AXA Equitable's equity:	'	'
Common stock, $1.25 par value, 2 million shares authorized, issued and outstanding	2	2
Capital in excess of par value	5,948	5,934
Retained earnings	7,127	5,205
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	100	-603
Total AXA Equitable's equity	13,177	10,538
Noncontrolling interest	2,881	2,903
Total Equity	16,058	13,441
Total Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest and Equity	$190,701	$183,401

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEET_Par

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS	'	'
Common Stock par value	$1.25	$1.25
Common Stock authorized	2,000,000	2,000,000
Common Stock issued	2,000,000	2,000,000
Common Stock outstanding	2,000,000	2,000,000

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_EAR

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (LOSS) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
REVENUES	'	'	'	'
Universal life and investment-type product policy fee income	$899	$853	$1,712	$1,750
Premiums	117	128	268	254
Net investment income (loss):	'	'	'	'
Investment income (loss) from derivative instruments	181	-739	687	-1,646
Other Investment Income (Loss)	557	529	1,152	1,094
Total net investment income (loss)	738	-210	1,839	-552
Investment gains (losses), net:	'	'	'	'
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses	-38	-50	-51	-64
Portion of loss recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)	0	15	0	15
Net impariment losses recognized	-38	-35	-51	-49
Other investment gains (losses), net	4	1	19	-1
Total investment gains (losses), net	-34	-34	-32	-50
Commissions, fees and other income	984	949	1,927	1,864
Increase (decrease) in the fair value of the reinsurance contract asset	820	-1,149	1,516	-2,337
Total revenues	3,524	537	7,230	929
BENEFITS AND OTHER DEDUCTIONS	'	'	'	'
Policyholders' benefits	794	539	1,606	967
Interest credited to policyholders' account balances	358	251	654	632
Compensation and benefits	466	449	896	872
Commissions	287	292	573	573
Distribution related payments	101	112	198	221
Amortization of deferred sales commissions	9	10	18	21
Interest expense	17	25	35	53
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs	62	120	78	159
Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs	-153	-162	-312	-321
Rent expense	40	42	83	85
Amortization of other intangible assets	6	6	13	12
Other operating costs and expenses	355	370	695	728
Total benefits and other deductions	2,342	2,054	4,537	4,002
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations, before income taxes	1,182	-1,517	2,693	-3,073
Income tax (expense) benefit	-144	549	-599	1,171
Net earnings (loss)	1,038	-968	2,094	-1,902
Less: net (earnings) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest	-93	-83	-172	-153
Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable to AXA Equitable	$945	($1,051)	$1,922	($2,055)

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	'	'	'	'
Net earnings (loss)	$1,038	($968)	$2,094	($1,902)
Other comprehensive income (loss) net of income taxes:	'	'	'	'
Change in unrealized gains (losses), net of reclassification adjustment	314	-821	667	-977
Changes in defined benefit plan related items not yet recognized in periodic benefit cost, net of reclassification adjustment	21	80	40	55
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	335	-741	707	-922
Comprehensive income (loss)	1,373	-1,709	2,801	-2,824
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	-95	-78	-176	-144
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to AXA Equitable	$1,278	($1,787)	$2,625	($2,968)

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_EQU

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Parent [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Capital in excess of par value [Member]	Retained earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Noncontrolling interest [Member]
In Millions
Beginning of year at Dec. 31, 2012	'	'	$2	$5,992	$9,125	$317	$2,494
Net earnings (loss)	-1,902	'	'	'	-2,055	'	153
Other Comprehensive Income	-922	'	'	'	'	-913	-9
Repurchase of AllianceBernstein Holding units	'	'	'	'	'	'	-17
Dividends and distributions	'	'	'	'	'	'	-144
Other	'	'	'	19	'	'	127
End of year at Jun. 30, 2013	15,091	12,487	2	6,011	7,070	-596	2,604
Beginning of year at Dec. 31, 2013	13,441	'	2	5,934	5,205	-603	2,903
Net earnings (loss)	2,094	'	'	'	1,922	'	172
Other Comprehensive Income	707	'	'	'	'	703	4
Repurchase of AllianceBernstein Holding units	'	'	'	'	'	'	-3
Dividends and distributions	'	'	'	'	'	'	-202
Other	'	'	'	14	'	'	7
End of year at Jun. 30, 2014	$16,058	$13,177	$2	$5,948	$7,127	$100	$2,881

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS	'	'
Net earnings (loss)	$2,094	($1,902)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: [Abstract]	'	'
Interest credited to policyholders' account balances	654	632
Universal life and investment-type product policy fee income	-1,712	-1,750
Net change in broker-dealer and customer related receivables/payables	-442	-1,038
(Income) loss related to derivative instruments	-687	1,646
Investment (gains) losses, net	32	50
Change in segregated cash and securities, net	391	717
Change in deferred policy acquisition costs	-234	-162
Change in future policy benefits	499	-57
Change in current and deferred income taxes	501	-1,002
Change in the fair value of the reinsurance contract asset	-1,516	2,337
Amortization of deferred compensation	13	9
Amortization of deferred sales commissions	18	21
Other depreciation and amortization	28	54
Amortization of reinsurance costs	144	135
Amortization of other intangibles	13	12
Other, net	-63	56
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-267	-242
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Maturities and repayments of fixed maturities and mortgage loans on real estate	1,294	2,057
Sales of investments	2,343	1,967
Purchases of investments	-6,068	-4,935
Cash settlements related to derivative instruments	357	-936
Purchase of business, net of cash acquired	-61	0
Change in short-term investments	22	-24
Investment in capitalized software, leasehold improvements and EDP equipment	-47	-33
Other net	-11	8
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-2,171	-1,896
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Policyholders account balances deposits and transfers from Separate Accounts	2,307	2,614
Policyholders account balances withdrawals	-492	-492
Change in short-term financings	556	23
Repayment of loans from affiliates	-500	-500
Change in collateralized pledged assets	24	-332
Change in collateralized pledged liabilities	226	-760
Repurchase of AllianceBernstein Holdings units	-4	-27
Distribution to non-controlling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	-202	-144
Other, net	1	13
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	1,916	395
Change in cash and cash equivalents	-522	-1,743
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	2,283	3,162
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	1,761	1,419
Supplemental Cash Flow Information	'	'
Interest Paid	38	56
Income Taxes Paid (Refunded)	$100	$156

ORGANIZATION

ORGANIZATION	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Organization [Abstract]	'
ORGANIZATION	'
	AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
	NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
	(UNAUDITED)
	1)       ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
	The preparation of the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions (including normal, recurring accruals) that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from these estimates. The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary in the opinion of management for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial position of AXA Equitable and its consolidated results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. These statements should be read in conjunction with the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2013. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
	At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, the Company's economic interest in AllianceBernstein was 32.6% and 32.7%. At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, AXA and its subsidiaries' (including AXA Financial Group) economic interest in AllianceBernstein was 63.6% and 63.7%.
	The terms “second quarter 2014” and “second quarter 2013” refer to the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The terms “first six months of 2014” and “first six months of 2013” refer to the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNTING_POLICIE

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	'
	2)       SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Accounting for Variable Annuities with GMDB and GMIB Features
	Future claims exposure on products with guaranteed minimum death benefit (“GMDB”) and guaranteed minimum income benefit (“GMIB”) features are sensitive to movements in the equity markets and interest rates. The Company has in place various hedging programs utilizing derivatives that are designed to mitigate the impact of movements in equity markets and interest rates. The accounting for these various hedging programs do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. As a result, changes in the value of the derivatives will be recognized in the period in which they occur while offsetting changes in reserves and deferred policy acquisition costs (“DAC”) will be recognized over time in accordance with policies described in the Company's Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2013, under “Policyholders' Account Balances and Future Policy Benefits” and “DAC”. These differences in recognition contribute to earnings volatility.
	GMIB reinsurance contracts are used to cede to affiliated and non-affiliated reinsurers a portion of the exposure on variable annuity products that offer the GMIB feature. The GMIB reinsurance contracts are accounted for as derivatives and are reported at fair value. Gross reserves for GMIB are calculated on the basis of assumptions related to projected benefits and related contract charges over the lives of the contracts and therefore will not immediately reflect the offsetting impact on future claims exposure resulting from the same capital market and/or interest rate fluctuations that cause gains or losses on the fair value of the GMIB reinsurance contracts. The changes in the fair value of the GMIB reinsurance contracts are recorded in the period in which they occur while offsetting changes in gross reserves and DAC for GMIB are recognized over time in accordance with policies described in the Company's Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 under “Policyholders' Account Balances and Future Policy Benefits” and “DAC”. These differences in recognition contribute to earnings volatility.
	Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements
	In July 2013, the FASB issued new guidance on the presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. The amendments in this guidance state that an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion thereof, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward. An exception to this guidance would be where a net operating loss carryforward or similar tax loss or credit carryforward would not be available under the tax law to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position, or the tax law does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose. In such a case, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. This guidance was effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2013. Implementation of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
	In February 2013, the FASB issued new guidance to improve the reporting of reclassifications out of AOCI. The amendments in this guidance require an entity to report the effect of significant reclassifications out of AOCI on the respective line items in the statement of earnings (loss) if the amount being reclassified is required to be reclassified in its entirety to net earnings (loss). For other amounts that are not required to be reclassified in their entirety to net earnings in the same reporting period, an entity is required to cross-reference other disclosures that provide additional detail about those amounts. The guidance requires disclosure of reclassification information either in the notes or the face of the financial statements provided the information is presented in one location. This guidance was effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 31, 2012. Implementation of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
	In December 2011, the FASB issued new and enhanced disclosures about offsetting (netting) of financial instruments and derivatives, including repurchase/reverse repurchase agreements and securities lending/borrowing arrangements, to converge with those required by IFRS. The disclosures require presentation in tabular format of gross and net information about assets and liabilities that either are offset (presented net) on the balance sheet or are subject to master netting agreements or similar arrangements providing rights of setoff, such as global master repurchase, securities lending, and derivative clearing agreements, irrespective of whether the assets and liabilities are offset. Financial instruments subject only to collateral agreements are excluded from the scope of these requirements, however, the tabular disclosures are required to include the fair values of financial collateral, including cash, related to master netting agreements or similar arrangements. In January 2013, the FASB issued new guidance limiting the scope of the new balance sheet offsetting disclosures to derivatives, repurchase agreements, and securities lending transactions to the extent that they are (1) offset in the financial statements or (2) subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. This guidance was effective for interim and annual periods beginning after January 1, 2013. Implementation of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
	Future Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements
	In June 2014, the FASB issued new guidance for accounting for share-based payments when the terms of an award provide that a performance target could be achieved after the requisite service period. The new guidance is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015. Management does not expect implementation of this guidance will have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
	In June 2014, the FASB issued new guidance for repurchase-to-maturity transactions, repurchase financings and added disclosure requirements, which aligns the accounting for repurchase-to-maturity transactions and repurchase financing arrangements with the accounting for other typical repurchase agreements. The new guidance also requires additional disclosures about repurchase agreements and similar transactions. The accounting changes and disclosure requirements are effective for interim or annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Management does not expect implementation of this guidance will have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued new revenue recognition guidance that is intended to improve and converge the financial reporting requirements for revenue from contracts with customers with IFRS. The new guidance applies to contracts that deliver goods or services to a customer, except when those contracts are for: insurance, leases, rights and obligations that are in the scope of certain financial instruments (i.e. derivative contracts) and guarantees other than product or service warranties. The new guidance is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2016. Management does not expect implementation of this guidance will have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

INVESTMENTS

INVESTMENTS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Investments Disclosure [Abstract]	'
INVESTMENTS	'
	3)       INVESTMENTS
	Fixed Maturities and Equity Securities
	The following table provides information relating to fixed maturities and equity securities classified as AFS:
	Available-for-Sale Securities by Classification
								Gross			Gross
					Amortized			Unrealized			Unrealized			Fair			OTTI
					Cost			Gains			Losses			Value			in AOCI (3)
					(In Millions)
	June 30, 2014:
	Fixed Maturity Securities:
		Corporate			$	21,125		$	1,786		$	47		$	22,864		$	0
		U.S. Treasury, government and agency				5,728			71			113			5,686			0
		States and political subdivisions				444			68			1			511			0
		Foreign governments				409			48			3			454			0
		Commercial mortgage-backed				909			15			181			743			12
		Residential mortgage-backed(1)				832			43			1			874			0
		Asset-backed(2)				95			14			2			107			4
		Redeemable preferred stock				855			71			14			912			0
			Total Fixed Maturities			30,397			2,116			362			32,151			16
	Equity securities					44			1			0			45			0
	Total at June 30, 2014				$	30,441		$	2,117		$	362		$	32,196		$	16
	December 31, 2013:
	Fixed Maturity Securities:
		Corporate			$	21,516		$	1,387		$	213		$	22,690		$	0
		U.S. Treasury, government and agency				3,584			22			477			3,129			0
		States and political subdivisions				444			35			2			477			0
		Foreign governments				392			46			5			433			0
		Commercial mortgage-backed				971			10			265			716			23
		Residential mortgage-backed(1)				914			34			1			947			0
		Asset-backed(2)				132			11			3			140			4
		Redeemable preferred stock				883			55			51			887			0
			Total Fixed Maturities			28,836			1,600			1,017			29,419			27
	Equity securities					37			0			3			34			0
	Total at December 31, 2013				$	28,873		$	1,600		$	1,020		$	29,453		$	27
	Includes publicly traded agency pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations.
	Includes credit-tranched securities collateralized by sub-prime mortgages and other asset types and credit tenant loans.
	Amounts represent OTTI losses in AOCI, which were not included in earnings (loss) in accordance with current accounting guidance.
	At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, the Company had trading fixed maturities with an amortized cost of $213 million and $243 million and carrying values of $218 million and $238 million. Gross unrealized gains on trading fixed maturities were $7 million and $2 million and gross unrealized losses were $2 million and $7 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
	The contractual maturities of AFS fixed maturities (excluding redeemable preferred stock) at June 30, 2014 are shown in the table below. Bonds not due at a single maturity date have been included in the table in the final year of maturity. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
	Available-for-Sale Fixed Maturities
	Contractual Maturities at June 30, 2014
				Amortized Cost			Fair Value
				(In Millions)
	Due in one year or less			$	2,168		$	2,213
	Due in years two through five				6,682			7,296
	Due in years six through ten				10,644			11,314
	Due after ten years				8,212			8,692
		Subtotal			27,706			29,515
	Commercial mortgage-backed securities				909			743
	Residential mortgage-backed securities				832			874
	Asset-backed securities				95			107
	Total			$	29,542		$	31,239
	The following table shows proceeds from sales, gross gains (losses) from sales and OTTI for AFS fixed maturities during the second quarter and first six months of 2014 and 2013:
					Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
					June 30,						June 30,
					2014			2013			2014			2013
					(In Millions)
	Proceeds from sales				$	599		$	912		$	647		$	1,172
	Gross gains on sales				$	5		$	14		$	15		$	21
	Gross losses on sales				$	-5		$	-1		$	-6		$	-1
	Total OTTI				$	-38		$	-50		$	-51		$	-64
	Non-credit losses recognized in OCI					0			15			0			15
	Credit losses recognized in earnings (loss)				$	-38		$	-35		$	-51		$	-49
The following table sets forth the amount of credit loss impairments on fixed maturity securities held by the Company at the dates indicated and the corresponding changes in such amounts.
	Fixed Maturities - Credit Loss Impairments
		Three Months Ended							Six Months Ended
		June 30,							June 30,
			2014			2013			2014			2013
			(In Millions)
Balances, beginning of period			$	-333		$	-384		$	-370		$	-372
Previously recognized impairments on securities that matured,
	paid, prepaid or sold			27			12			77			14
Recognized impairments on securities impaired to fair value this period(1)				0			0			0			0
Impairments recognized this period on securities not previously impaired				-38			-35			-51			-49
Increases due to passage of time on previously recorded credit losses				0			0			0			0
Accretion of previously recognized impairments due to increases in
	expected cash flows			0			0			0			0
Balances at June 30,			$	-344		$	-407		$	-344		$	-407
(1)       Represents circumstances where the Company determined in the current period that it intends to sell the security or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before recovery of the security's amortized cost.
Net unrealized investment gains (losses) on fixed maturities and equity securities classified as AFS are included in the consolidated balance sheets as a component of AOCI. The table below presents these amounts as of the dates indicated:
				June 30,			December 31,
				2014			2013
				(In Millions)
AFS Securities:
	Fixed maturities:
		With OTTI loss		$	-2		$	-28
		All other			1,756			610
	Equity securities				1			-3
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses)				$	1,755		$	579
Changes in net unrealized investment gains (losses) recognized in AOCI include reclassification adjustments to reflect amounts realized in Net earnings (loss) for the current period that had been part of OCI in earlier periods. The tables that follow below present a roll-forward of net unrealized investment gains (losses) recognized in AOCI, split between amounts related to fixed maturity securities on which an OTTI loss has been recognized and all other amounts:
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Fixed Maturities with OTTI Losses
																	AOCI Gain
					Net												(Loss) Related
					Unrealized									Deferred			to Net
					Gains									Income			Unrealized
					(Losses) on						Policyholders'			Tax Asset			Investment
					Investments			DAC			Liabilities			(Liability)			Gains (Losses)
					(In Millions)
Balance, April 1, 2014					$	-22		$	1		$	5		$	5		$	-11
Net investment gains (losses) arising
	during the period					-7			0			0			0			-7
Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses:
		Included in Net earnings (loss)				27			0			0			0			27
		Excluded from Net earnings (loss)(1)				0			0			0			0			0
Impact of net unrealized investment
	gains (losses) on:
		DAC				0			0			0			0			0
		Deferred income taxes				0			0			0			-6			-6
		Policyholders' liabilities				0			0			-3			0			-3
Balance, June 30, 2014					$	-2		$	1		$	2		$	-1		$	0
Balance, April 1, 2013					$	-8		$	1		$	4		$	1		$	-2
Net investment gains (losses) arising
	during the period					-12			0			0			0			-12
Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses:
		Included in Net earnings (loss)				0			0			0			0			0
		Excluded from Net earnings (loss)(1)				-15			0			0			0			-15
Impact of net unrealized investment
	gains (losses) on:
		DAC				0			1			0			0			1
		Deferred income taxes				0			0			0			7			7
		Policyholders' liabilities				0			0			5			0			5
Balance, June 30, 2013					$	-35		$	2		$	9		$	8		$	-16
(1)       Represents “transfers in” related to the portion of OTTI losses recognized during the period that were not recognized in earnings (loss) for securities with no prior OTTI loss.
																	AOCI Gain
					Net												(Loss) Related
					Unrealized									Deferred			to Net
					Gains									Income			Unrealized
					(Losses) on						Policyholders'			Tax Asset			Investment
					Investments			DAC			Liabilities			(Liability)			Gains (Losses)
					(In Millions)
Balance, January 1, 2014					$	-28		$	2		$	10		$	5		$	-11
Net investment gains (losses) arising
	during the period					-3			0			0			0			-3
Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses:
		Included in Net earnings (loss)				29			0			0			0			29
		Excluded from Net earnings (loss)(1)				0			0			0			0			0
Impact of net unrealized investment
	gains (losses) on:
		DAC				0			-1			0			0			-1
		Deferred income taxes				0			0			0			-6			-6
		Policyholders' liabilities				0			0			-8			0			-8
Balance, June 30, 2014					$	-2		$	1		$	2		$	-1		$	0
Balance, January 1, 2013					$	-12		$	1		$	4		$	2		$	-5
Net investment gains (losses) arising
	during the period					-13			0			0			0			-13
Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses:
		Included in Net earnings (loss)				5			0			0			0			5
		Excluded from Net earnings (loss)(1)				-15			0			0			0			-15
Impact of net unrealized investment
	gains (losses) on:
		DAC				0			1			0			0			1
		Deferred income taxes				0			0			0			6			6
		Policyholders' liabilities				0			0			5			0			5
Balance, June 30, 2013					$	-35		$	2		$	9		$	8		$	-16
(1)       Represents “transfers in” related to the portion of OTTI losses recognized during the period that were not recognized in earnings (loss) for securities with no prior OTTI loss.
All Other Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses) in AOCI
																	AOCI Gain
					Net												(Loss) Related
					Unrealized									Deferred			to Net
					Gains									Income			Unrealized
					(Losses) on						Policyholders'			Tax Asset			Investment
					Investments			DAC			Liabilities			(Liability)			Gains (Losses)
					(In Millions)
Balance, April 1, 2014					$	1,197		$	-110		$	-291		$	-279		$	517
Net investment gains (losses) arising
	during the period					549			0			0			0			549
Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses:
		Included in Net earnings (loss)				11			0			0			0			11
		Excluded from Net earnings (loss)(1)				0			0			0			0			0
Impact of net unrealized investment
	gains (losses) on:
		DAC				0			-7			0			0			-7
		Deferred income taxes				0			0			0			-160			-160
		Policyholders' liabilities				0			0			-90			0			-90
Balance, June 30, 2014					$	1,757		$	-117		$	-381		$	-439		$	820
Balance, April 1, 2013					$	2,603		$	-121		$	-593		$	-661		$	1,228
Net investment gains (losses) arising
	during the period					-1,535			0			0			0			-1,535
Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses:
		Included in Net earnings (loss)				21			0			0			0			21
		Excluded from Net earnings (loss)(1)				15			0			0			0			15
Impact of net unrealized investment
	gains (losses) on:
		DAC				0			11			0			0			11
		Deferred income taxes				0			0			0			429			429
		Policyholders' liabilities				0			0			257			0			257
Balance, June 30, 2013					$	1,104		$	-110		$	-336		$	-232		$	426
(1)       Represents “transfers out” related to the portion of OTTI losses during the period that were not recognized in earnings (loss) for securities with no prior OTTI loss.
																	AOCI Gain
					Net												(Loss) Related
					Unrealized									Deferred			to Net
					Gains									Income			Unrealized
					(Losses) on						Policyholders'			Tax Asset			Investment
					Investments			DAC			Liabilities			(Liability)			Gains (Losses)
					(In Millions)
Balance, January 1, 2014					$	607		$	-107		$	-245		$	-90		$	165
Net investment gains (losses) arising
	during the period					1,147			0			0			0			1,147
Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses:
		Included in Net earnings (loss)				3			0			0			0			3
		Excluded from Net earnings (loss)(1)				0			0			0			0			0
Impact of net unrealized investment
	gains (losses) on:
		DAC				0			-10			0			0			-10
		Deferred income taxes				0			0			0			-349			-349
		Policyholders' liabilities				0			0			-136			0			-136
Balance, June 30, 2014					$	1,757		$	-117		$	-381		$	-439		$	820
Balance, January 1, 2013					$	2,900		$	-179		$	-603		$	-741		$	1,377
Net investment gains (losses) arising
	during the period					-1,838			0			0			0			-1,838
Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses:
		Included in Net earnings (loss)				27			0			0			0			27
		Excluded from Net earnings (loss)(1)				15			0			0			0			15
Impact of net unrealized investment
	gains (losses) on:
		DAC				0			69			0			0			69
		Deferred income taxes				0			0			0			509			509
		Policyholders' liabilities				0			0			267			0			267
Balance, June 30, 2013					$	1,104		$	-110		$	-336		$	-232		$	426
(1)       Represents “transfers out” related to the portion of OTTI losses during the period that were not recognized in earnings (loss) for securities with no prior OTTI loss.
The following tables disclose the fair values and gross unrealized losses of the 471 issues at June 30, 2014 and the 747 issues at December 31, 2013 of fixed maturities that are not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for the specified periods at the dates indicated:
				Less Than 12 Months						12 Months or Longer						Total
							Gross						Gross						Gross
							Unrealized						Unrealized						Unrealized
				Fair Value			Losses			Fair Value			Losses			Fair Value			Losses
				(In Millions)
June 30, 2014:
Fixed Maturity Securities:
	Corporate			$	470		$	-4		$	1,187		$	-43		$	1,657		$	-47
	U.S. Treasury, government
		and agency			127			-1			2,834			-112			2,961			-113
	States and political subdivisions				0			0			0			-1			0			-1
	Foreign governments				14			-1			75			-2			89			-3
	Commercial mortgage-backed				18			-1			447			-180			465			-181
	Residential mortgage-backed				140			-1			55			0			195			-1
	Asset-backed				1			0			22			-2			23			-2
	Redeemable preferred stock				0			0			255			-14			255			-14
Total				$	770		$	-8		$	4,875		$	-354		$	5,645		$	-362
December 31, 2013:
Fixed Maturity Securities:
Corporate				$	4,381		$	-187		$	248		$	-26		$	4,629		$	-213
	U.S. Treasury, government
		and agency			2,645			-477			0			0			2,645			-477
	States and political subdivisions				36			-2			0			0			36			-2
	Foreign governments				68			-4			7			-1			75			-5
	Commercial mortgage-backed				30			-5			529			-260			559			-265
	Residential mortgage-backed				260			-1			1			0			261			-1
	Asset-backed				2			0			28			-3			30			-3
	Redeemable preferred stock				232			-49			79			-2			311			-51
Total				$	7,654		$	-725		$	892		$	-292		$	8,546		$	-1,017
The Company's investments in fixed maturity securities do not include concentrations of credit risk of any single issuer greater than 10% of the consolidated equity of AXA Equitable, other than securities of the U.S. government, U.S. government agencies, and certain securities guaranteed by the U.S. government. The Company maintains a diversified portfolio of corporate securities across industries and issuers and does not have exposure to any single issuer in excess of 0.3% of total investments. The largest exposures to a single issuer of corporate securities held at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were $141 million and $158 million, respectively. Corporate high yield securities, consisting primarily of public high yield bonds, are classified as other than investment grade by the various rating agencies, i.e., a rating below Baa3/BBB- or the NAIC designation of 3 (medium grade), 4 or 5 (below investment grade) or 6 (in or near default). At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, approximately $1,748 million and $1,913 million, or 5.8% and 6.6%, of the $30,397 million and $28,836 million aggregate amortized cost of fixed maturities held by the Company were considered to be other than investment grade. These securities had net unrealized losses of $116 million and $215 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
The Company does not originate, purchase or warehouse residential mortgages and is not in the mortgage servicing business. The Company's fixed maturity investment portfolio includes RMBS backed by subprime and Alt-A residential mortgages, comprised of loans made by banks or mortgage lenders to residential borrowers with lower credit ratings. The criteria used to categorize such subprime borrowers include FICO scores, interest rates charged, debt-to-income ratios and loan-to-value ratios. Alt-A residential mortgages are mortgage loans where the risk profile falls between prime and subprime; borrowers typically have clean credit histories but the mortgage loan has an increased risk profile due to higher loan-to-value and debt-to-income ratios and/or inadequate documentation of the borrowers' income. At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, the Company owned $9 million and $10 million in RMBS backed by subprime residential mortgage loans and $8 million and $8 million in RMBS backed by Alt-A residential mortgage loans. RMBS backed by subprime and Alt-A residential mortgages are fixed income investments supporting General Account liabilities.
At June 30, 2014, the carrying value of fixed maturities that were non-income producing for the twelve months preceding that date was $13 million.
For the second quarter and first six months of 2014 and 2013, investment income is shown net of investment expenses of $20 million, $37 million, $18 million and $32 million, respectively.
At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, the amortized cost of the Company's trading account securities was $4,729 million and $4,225 million with respective fair values of $4,755 million and $4,221 million. Also at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, Other equity investments included the General Account's investment in Separate Accounts which had carrying values of $206 million and $192 million and costs of $185 million and $183 million as well as other equity securities with carrying values of $45 million and $34 million and costs of $44 million and $37 million.
In the second quarter and first six months of 2014 and 2013, respectively, net unrealized and realized holding gains (losses) on trading account equity securities, including earnings (loss) on the General Account's investment in Separate Accounts, of $24 million, $36 million, $(3) million and $18 million, were included in Net investment income (loss) in the consolidated statements of earnings (loss).
Mortgage Loans
Mortgage loans on real estate are placed on nonaccrual status once management believes the collection of accrued interest is doubtful. Once mortgage loans on real estate are classified as nonaccrual loans, interest income is recognized under the cash basis of accounting and the resumption of the interest accrual would commence only after all past due interest has been collected or the mortgage loan on real estate has been restructured to where the collection of interest is considered likely. At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the carrying values of commercial mortgage loans on real estate that had been classified as nonaccrual loans were $92 million and $93 million, respectively.
Troubled Debt Restructurings
In 2011, the loan shown in the table below was modified to interest only payments. Since 2011, this loan has been modified two additional times to extend interest only payments through maturity.  The maturity date was also extended from November 5, 2014 to December 5, 2015.   Since the fair market value of the underlying real estate collateral is the primary factor in determining the allowance for credit losses, modifications of loan terms typically have no direct impact on the allowance for credit losses, and therefore, no impact on the financial statements.
Troubled Debt Restructuring - Modifications
			Number			Outstanding Recorded Investment
			of Loans			Pre-Modification			Post - Modification
30-Jun-14						(In Millions)
Troubled debt restructurings:
	Agricultural mortgage loans			0		$	0		$	0
	Commercial mortgage loans			1			84			93
Total				1		$	84		$	93
There were no default payments on the above loan during the second quarter and first six months of 2014.
Valuation Allowances for Mortgage Loans:
Allowance for credit losses for commercial mortgage loans for the first six months of 2014 and 2013 was as follows:
			2014			2013
Allowance for credit losses:			(In Millions)
Beginning balance, January 1,			$	42		$	34
	Charge-offs			-14			0
	Recoveries			0			-2
	Provision			6			4
Ending balance, June 30,			$	34		$	36
Ending balance, June 30,:
	Individually Evaluated for Impairment		$	34		$	36
There were no allowances for credit losses for agricultural mortgage loans for the first six months of 2014 and 2013.
The values used in these ratio calculations were developed as part of the periodic review of the commercial and agricultural mortgage loan portfolio, which includes an evaluation of the underlying collateral value. The following tables provide information relating to the loan-to-value and debt service coverage ratio for commercial and agricultural mortgage loans at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value and Debt Service Coverage Ratios
30-Jun-14
					Debt Service Coverage Ratio
																				Less		Total
					Greater			1.8x to			1.5x to			1.2x to			1.0x to			than		Mortgage
Loan-to-Value Ratio:(2)					than 2.0x			2.0x			1.8x			1.5x			1.2x			1.0x		Loans
					(In Millions)
Commercial Mortgage Loans(1)
0% - 50%					$	250		$	0		$	0		$	0		$	35		$	0	$	285
50% - 70%						760			526			709			565			66			83		2,709
70% - 90%						116			0			34			469			79			111		809
90% plus						123			0			0			46			27			140		336
Total Commercial
	Mortgage Loans				$	1,249		$	526		$	743		$	1,080		$	207		$	334	$	4,139
Agricultural Mortgage Loans(1)
0% - 50%					$	184		$	86		$	214		$	394		$	200		$	46	$	1,124
50% - 70%						125			56			197			213			182			39		812
70% - 90%						0			0			0			0			0			0		0
90% plus						0			0			0			0			0			0		0
Total Agricultural
	Mortgage Loans				$	309		$	142		$	411		$	607		$	382		$	85	$	1,936
Total Mortgage Loans(1)
0% - 50%					$	434		$	86		$	214		$	394		$	235		$	46	$	1,409
50% - 70%						885			582			906			778			248			122		3,521
70% - 90%						116			0			34			469			79			111		809
90% plus						123			0			0			46			27			140		336
Total Mortgage Loans					$	1,558		$	668		$	1,154		$	1,687		$	589		$	419	$	6,075
The debt service coverage ratio is calculated using the most recently reported net operating income results from property operations divided by annual debt service.
The loan-to-value ratio is derived from current loan balance divided by the fair market value of the property. The fair market value of the underlying commercial properties is updated annually.
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value and Debt Service Coverage Ratios
31-Dec-13
					Debt Service Coverage Ratio
																				Less		Total
					Greater			1.8x to			1.5x to			1.2x to			1.0x to			than		Mortgage
Loan-to-Value Ratio:(2)					than 2.0x			2.0x			1.8x			1.5x			1.2x			1.0x		Loans
					(In Millions)
Commercial Mortgage Loans(1)
0% - 50%					$	285		$	0		$	0		$	0		$	36		$	0	$	321
50% - 70%						360			573			671			533			135			0		2,272
70% - 90%						116			0			313			240			105			219		993
90% plus						135			0			0			60			27			48		270
Total Commercial
	Mortgage Loans				$	896		$	573		$	984		$	833		$	303		$	267	$	3,856
Agricultural Mortgage Loans(1)
0% - 50%					$	185		$	82		$	214		$	410		$	208		$	49	$	1,148
50% - 70%						127			50			193			164			149			39		722
70% - 90%						0			0			0			0			0			0		0
90% plus						0			0			0			0			0			0		0
Total Agricultural
	Mortgage Loans				$	312		$	132		$	407		$	574		$	357		$	88	$	1,870
Total Mortgage Loans(1)
0% - 50%					$	470		$	82		$	214		$	410		$	244		$	49	$	1,469
50% - 70%						487			623			864			697			284			39		2,994
70% - 90%						116			0			313			240			105			219		993
90% plus						135			0			0			60			27			48		270
Total Mortgage Loans					$	1,208		$	705		$	1,391		$	1,407		$	660		$	355	$	5,726
The debt service coverage ratio is calculated using the most recently reported net operating income results from property operations divided by annual debt service.
The loan-to-value ratio is derived from current loan balance divided by the fair market value of the property. The fair market value of the underlying commercial properties is updated annually.
The following table provides information relating to the aging analysis of past due mortgage loans at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans
																						Recorded
																						Investment
											90									Total		> 90 Days
					30-59			60-89			Days									Financing		and
					Days			Days			or >			Total			Current			Receivables		Accruing
														(In Millions)
30-Jun-14
	Commercial				$	0		$	0		$	0		$	0		$	4,139		$	4,139	$	0
	Agricultural					3			7			4			14			1,922			1,936		4
Total Mortgage Loans					$	3		$	7		$	4		$	14		$	6,061		$	6,075	$	4
31-Dec-13
	Commercial				$	0		$	0		$	0		$	0		$	3,856		$	3,856	$	0
	Agricultural					5			4			14			23			1,847			1,870		14
Total Mortgage Loans					$	5		$	4		$	14		$	23		$	5,703		$	5,726	$	14
The following table provides information regarding impaired mortgage loans at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
Impaired Mortgage Loans
								Unpaid						Average			Interest
					Recorded			Principal			Related			Recorded			Income
					Investment			Balance			Allowance			Investment(1)			Recognized
					(In Millions)
June 30, 2014:
With no related allowance recorded:
	Commercial mortgage loans - other				$	30		$	34		$	0		$	10		$	0
	Agricultural mortgage loans					0			0			0			0			0
Total					$	30		$	34		$	0		$	10		$	0
With related allowance recorded:
	Commercial mortgage loans - other				$	126		$	126		$	-34		$	142		$	1
	Agricultural mortgage loans					0			0			0			0			0
Total					$	126		$	126		$	-34		$	142		$	1
December 31, 2013:
With no related allowance recorded:
	Commercial mortgage loans - other				$	0		$	0		$	0		$	0		$	0
	Agricultural mortgage loans					0			0			0			1			0
Total					$	0		$	0		$	0		$	1		$	0
With related allowance recorded:
	Commercial mortgage loans - other				$	135		$	135		$	-42		$	139		$	2
	Agricultural mortgage loans					0			0			0			0			0
Total					$	135		$	135		$	-42		$	139		$	2
Represents a five-quarter average of recorded amortized cost.
Derivatives and Offsetting Assets and Liabilities
The Company uses derivatives as part of its overall asset/liability risk management primarily to reduce exposures to equity market and interest rate risks. Derivative hedging strategies are designed to reduce these risks from an economic perspective and are all executed within the framework of a “Derivative Use Plan” approved by the NYSDFS. Operation of these hedging programs is based on models involving numerous estimates and assumptions, including, among others, mortality, lapse, surrender and withdrawal rates, election rates, market volatility and interest rates. A wide range of derivative contracts are used in these hedging programs, including exchange traded equity, currency and interest rate futures contracts, total return and/or other equity swaps, interest rate swap and floor contracts, swaptions, variance swaps as well as equity options, that collectively are managed in an effort to reduce the economic impact of unfavorable changes in guaranteed benefits' exposures attributable to movements in the equity and fixed income markets.
Derivatives utilized to hedge exposure to Variable Annuities with Guarantee Features
The Company has issued and continues to offer certain variable annuity products with GMDB, GMIB and GIB features. The Company had previously issued certain variable annuity products with guaranteed withdrawal benefit for life (“GWBL”), guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit (“GMWB”) and guaranteed minimum accumulation benefit (“GMAB”) features (collectively, “GWBL and other features”). The risk associated with the GMDB feature is that under-performance of the financial markets could result in GMDB benefits, in the event of death, being higher than what accumulated policyholders' account balances would support. The risk associated with the GMIB feature is that under-performance of the financial markets could result in the present value of GMIB benefits, in the event of annuitization, being higher than what accumulated policyholders' account balances would support, taking into account the relationship between current annuity purchase rates and the GMIB guaranteed annuity purchase rates. The risk associated with the GIB and GWBL and other features is that under-performance of the financial markets could result in the GIB and GWBL and other features' benefits being higher than what accumulated policyholders' account balances would support.
For GMDB, GMIB, GIB and GWBL and other features, the Company retains certain risks including basis, credit spread and some volatility risk and risk associated with actual versus expected assumptions for mortality, lapse and surrender, withdrawal and contractholder election rates, among other things. The derivative contracts are managed to correlate with changes in the value of the GMDB, GMIB, GIB and GWBL and other features that result from financial markets movements. A portion of exposure to realized equity volatility is hedged using equity options and variance swaps. The Company has purchased reinsurance contracts to mitigate the risks associated with GMDB features and the impact of potential market fluctuations on future policyholder elections of GMIB features contained in certain annuity contracts issued by the Company.
The Company periodically has had in place a hedge program to partially protect against declining interest rates with respect to a part of its projected variable annuity sales.
Derivatives utilized to hedge crediting exposure on SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL products/investment options
The Company hedges index-linked crediting rates in the Structured Capital Strategies® (“SCS”) variable annuity, Structured Investment Option in the EQUI-VEST® variable annuity series (“SIO”), Market Stabilizer Option® (“MSO”) in the variable life insurance products and Indexed Universal Life (“IUL”) insurance products. These products permit the contract owner to participate in the performance of an index up to a cap for a set period of time. They also contain a protection feature, in which the Company will absorb up to a certain percentage loss in index value, depending on the product, index and duration selected.
The risk associated with these features is that strong or poor index performance, respectively, would require the Company to pay out high returns or to absorb a significant loss on the contract holder's behalf.
In order to support the returns associated with these features, the Company enters into derivative contracts whose payouts, in combination, emulate those of the capped index performance and protection features.
Derivatives utilized to hedge risks associated with interest margins on Interest Sensitive Life and Annuity Contracts
Margins or “spreads” on interest-sensitive life insurance and annuity contracts are affected by interest rate fluctuations as the yield on portfolio investments, primarily fixed maturities, are intended to support required payments under these contracts, including interest rates credited to their policy and contract holders. From time to time the Company uses interest rate derivatives to reduce the risk associated with minimum guarantees on these interest-sensitive contracts. At June 30, 2014, there were no positions outstanding for these programs.
Derivatives utilized to hedge equity market risks associated with the General Account's investments in Separate Accounts
The Company's General Account investment in Separate Account equity funds exposes the Company to equity market risk which is partially hedged through equity-index futures contracts to minimize such risk.
Derivatives utilized for General Account Investment Portfolio
Beginning in the second quarter of 2013, the Company implemented a strategy in its General Account investment portfolio to replicate the credit exposure of fixed maturity securities otherwise permissible under its investment guidelines through the sale of credit default swaps (“CDS”). Under the terms of these swaps, the Company receives quarterly fixed premiums that, together with any initial amount paid or received at trade inception, replicate the credit spread otherwise currently obtainable by purchasing the referenced entity's bonds of similar maturity. These credit derivatives have remaining terms of five years or less and are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value, including the yield component that emerges from initial amounts paid or received, reported in Net investment income (loss). The Company manages its credit exposure taking into consideration both cash and derivatives based positions and selects the reference entities in its replicated credit exposures in a manner consistent with its selection of fixed maturities. In addition, the Company has transacted the sale of CDSs exclusively in single name reference entities of investment grade credit quality and with counterparties subject to collateral posting requirements. If there is an event of default by the reference entity or other such credit event as defined under the terms of the swap contract, the Company is obligated to perform under the credit derivative and, at the counterparty's option, either pay the referenced amount of the contract less an auction-determined recovery amount or pay the referenced amount of the contract and receive in return the defaulted or similar security of the reference entity for recovery by sale at the contract settlement auction. To date, there have been no events of default or circumstances indicative of a deterioration in the credit quality of the named referenced entities to require or suggest that the Company will have to perform under these CDSs. The maximum potential amount of future payments the Company could be required to make under these credit derivatives is limited to the par value of the referenced securities which is the dollar-equivalent of the derivative notional amount. The Standard North American CDS Contract (“SNAC”) under which the Company executes these CDS sales transactions does not contain recourse provisions for recovery of amounts paid under the credit derivative.
Periodically, the Company purchases 30-year, Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (“TIPS”) as General Account investments, and simultaneously enters into asset swap contracts (“ASW”), to result in payment of the variable principal at maturity and semi-annual coupons of the TIPS to the swap counterparty (pay variable) in return for fixed amounts (receive fixed). These swap contracts, when considered in combination with the TIPS, together result in a net position that is intended to replicate a fixed-coupon cash bond with a yield higher than a term-equivalent U.S. Treasury bond.
The table below presents quantitative disclosures about the Company's derivative instruments, including those embedded in other contracts though required to be accounted for as derivative instruments.
	Derivative Instruments by Category
													Gains (Losses)
				At June 30, 2014									Reported In Net
							Fair Value						Earnings (Loss)
				Notional			Asset			Liability			Six Months Ended
				Amount			Derivatives			Derivatives			30-Jun-14
				(In Millions)
Freestanding derivatives:
Equity contracts:(1)
	Futures			$	5,175		$	0		$	0		$	-316
	Swaps				1,321			4			44			-95
	Options				6,796			1,080			581			135
Interest rate contracts:(1)
	Floors				2,100			158			0			8
	Swaps				10,469			345			43			698
	Futures				10,787			0			0			256
Credit contracts:(1)
	Credit default swaps				330			10			0			4
Other freestanding contracts:(1)
	Foreign currency contracts				168			0			1			-3
		Net investment income (loss)												687
Embedded derivatives:
GMIB reinsurance contracts					0			8,263			0			1,516
GIB and GWBL and other features(2)					0			0			17			-17
SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL indexed features(3)					0			0			419			-157
Total				$	37,146		$	9,860		$	1,105		$	2,029
Reported in Other invested assets in the consolidated balance sheets.
Reported in Future policy benefits and other policyholders' liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.
SCS and SIO are reported in Policyholders' account balances; MSO and IUL are reported in Future policyholders' benefits and other policyholders' liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.
													Gains (Losses)
				At December 31, 2013									Reported In Net
							Fair Value						Earnings (Loss)
				Notional			Asset			Liability			Six Months Ended
				Amount			Derivatives			Derivatives			30-Jun-13
				(In Millions)
Freestanding derivatives:
Equity contracts:(1)
	Futures			$	4,935		$	0		$	3		$	-644
	Swaps				1,293			0			51			-103
	Options				7,506			1,056			593			124
Interest rate contracts:(1)
	Floors				2,400			193			0			-17
	Swaps				9,823			216			212			-681
	Futures				10,763			0			0			-154
	Swaptions				0			0			0			-169
Credit contracts:(1)
	Credit default swaps				342			10			1			-3
Other freestanding contracts:(1)
	Foreign currency contracts				112			1			1			1
		Net investment income (loss)												-1,646
Embedded derivatives:
GMIB reinsurance contracts					0			6,747			0			-2,337
GIB and GWBL and other features(2)					0			0			0			135
SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL indexed features(3)					0			0			346			-176
Total				$	37,174		$	8,223		$	1,207		$	-4,024
Reported in Other invested assets in the consolidated balance sheets.
Reported in Future policy benefits and other policyholders' liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.
SCS and SIO are reported in Policyholders' account balances; MSO and IUL are reported in Future policyholders' benefits and other policyholders' liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.
At June 30, 2014, the Company had open exchange-traded futures positions on the S&P 500, Russell 2000, NASDAQ 100 and Emerging Market indices, having initial margin requirements of $207 million. At June 30, 2014, the Company had exchange-traded futures positions on the 2-year, 5-year and 10-year U.S. Treasury Notes on U.S. Treasury bonds and ultra-long bonds, and on Eurodollars futures, having initial margin requirements of $42 million. At that same date, the Company had open exchange-traded future positions on the Euro Stoxx, FTSE 100, Topix and European, Australasia, and Far East (“EAFE”) indices as well as corresponding currency futures on the Euro/U.S. dollar, Pound/U.S. dollar, and Yen/U.S. dollar, having initial margin requirements of $6 million. All outstanding equity-based and treasury futures contracts at June 30, 2014 are exchange-traded and net settled daily in cash. Although notional amount is the most commonly used measure of volume in the derivatives market, it is not used as a measure of credit risk. A derivative with positive fair value (a derivative asset) indicates existence of credit risk because the counterparty would owe money to the Company if the contract were closed at the reporting date. Alternatively, a derivative contract with negative fair value (a derivative liability) indicates the Company would owe money to the counterparty if the contract were closed at the reporting date. To reduce credit exposures in OTC derivative transactions the Company generally enters into master agreements that provide for a netting of financial exposures with the counterparty and allow for collateral arrangements. The Company further controls and minimizes its counterparty exposure through a credit appraisal and approval process.
The standardized “ISDA Master Agreement” under which the Company conducts its OTC derivative transactions includes provisions for payment netting. In the normal course of business activities, if there is more than one derivative transaction with a single counterparty, the Company will set-off the cash flows of those derivatives into a single amount to be exchanged in settlement of the resulting net payable or receivable with that counterparty. In the event of default, insolvency, or other similar event pre-defined under the ISDA Master Agreement that would result in termination of OTC derivatives transactions before their maturity, netting procedures would be applied to calculate a single net payable or receivable with the counterparty.
Under the ISDA Master Agreement, the Company generally has executed a Credit Support Annex (“CSA”) with each of its OTC derivative counterparties that require both posting and accepting collateral either in the form of cash or high-quality securities, such as U.S. Treasury securities or those issued by government agencies. These CSAs are bilateral agreements that require collateral postings by the party “out-of-the-money” or in a net derivative liability position. Various thresholds for the amount and timing of collateralization of net liability positions are applicable. Consequently, the credit exposure of the Company's OTC derivative contracts is limited to the net positive estimated fair value of those contracts at the reporting date after taking into consideration the existence of netting agreements and any collateral received pursuant to CSAs. Derivatives are recognized at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets and are reported either as assets in Other invested assets or as liabilities in Other liabilities, except for embedded insurance-related derivatives as earlier described above and derivatives transacted with a related counterparty. The Company nets the fair value of all derivative financial instruments with counterparties for which an ISDA Master Agreement and related CSA have been executed.
At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, the Company held $869 million and $607 million in cash and securities collateral delivered by trade counterparties, representing the fair value of the related derivative agreements. This unrestricted cash collateral is reported in Cash and cash equivalents, and the obligation to return it is reported in Other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. The aggregate fair value of all collateralized derivative transactions that were in a liability position at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, were $0 million and $42 million, for which the Company posted collateral of $0 million and $35 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, in the normal operation of its collateral arrangements. Certain of the Company's ISDA Master Agreements contain contingent provisions that permit the counterparty to terminate the ISDA Master Agreement if the Company's credit rating falls below a specified threshold, however, the occurrence of such credit event would not impose additional collateral requirements.
On June 10, 2013, new derivative regulations under Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act went into effect, requiring financial entities, including U.S. life insurers, to clear newly executed OTC interest rate swaps with central clearing houses, and to post larger sums of higher quality collateral, among other provisions. Counterparties subject to these new regulations are required to post initial margin to the clearing house as well as variation margin to cover any daily negative mark-to-market movements in the value of newly executed OTC interest rate swap contracts. Centrally cleared OTC interest rate swap contracts, protected by initial margin requirements and higher quality collateral-eligible assets, are expected to reduce the risk of loss in the event of counterparty default. The Company has counterparty exposure to the clearing house and its clearing broker for futures and OTC derivative contracts. The Company does not expect the new regulations to materially increase the amount or change the quality of collateral that otherwise would have been imposed directly with its counterparties under CSAs.
The following table presents information about the Insurance Segment's offsetting of financial assets and liabilities and derivative instruments at June 30, 2014.
Offsetting of Financial Assets and Liabilities and Derivative Instruments
At June 30, 2014
							Gross
				Gross			Amounts			Net Amounts
				Amounts			Offset in the			Presented in the
				Recognized			Balance Sheets			Balance Sheets
				(In Millions)
ASSETS(1)
Description
Derivatives:
Equity contracts				$	1,083		$	618		$	465
Interest rate contracts					449			41			408
Credit contracts					10			0			10
		Total Derivatives, subject to an ISDA Master Agreement			1,542			659			883
Total Derivatives, not subject to an ISDA Master Agreement					53			0			53
		Total Derivatives			1,595			659			936
Other financial instruments					720			0			720
		Other invested assets		$	2,315		$	659		$	1,656
LIABILITIES(2)
Description
Derivatives:
Equity contracts				$	618		$	618		$	0
Interest rate contracts					41			41			0
Credit contracts					0			0			0
		Total Derivatives, subject to an ISDA Master Agreement			659			659			0
Total Derivatives, not subject to an ISDA Master Agreement					0			0			0
		Total Derivatives			659			659			0
Other financial liabilities					2,891			0			2,891
		Other liabilities		$	3,550		$	659		$	2,891
Excludes Investment Management segment's $2 million net derivative assets and $127 million of securities borrowed.
Excludes Investment Management segment's $10 million net derivative liability and $25 million of securities loaned.
The following table presents information about the Insurance segment's gross collateral amounts that are not offset in the consolidated balance sheets at June 30, 2014.
Gross Collateral Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
At June 30, 2014
				Net Amounts		Collateral (Received)/Held
				Presented in the			Financial						Net
				Balance Sheets			Instruments			Cash			Amounts
				(In Millions)
Counterparty A				$	67		$	0		$	-67		$	0
Counterparty B					25			0			-25			0
Counterparty C					69			0			-69			0
Counterparty D					212			0			-209			3
Counterparty E					57			0			-56			1
Counterparty F					14			0			-7			7
Counterparty G					160			-160			0			0
Counterparty H					25			-25			0			0
Counterparty I					80			0			-80			0
Counterparty J					12			0			-8			4
Counterparty K					47			0			-47			0
Counterparty L					69			0			-68			1
Counterparty M					40			0			-40			0
Counterparty N					53			0			0			53
Counterparty Q					6			0			-6			0
		Total Derivatives		$	936		$	-185		$	-682		$	69
Other financial instruments					720			0			0			720
		Other invested assets		$	1,656		$	-185		$	-682		$	789
The following table presents information about the Insurance segment's offsetting of financial assets and liabilities and derivative instruments at December 31, 2013.
Offsetting of Financial Assets and Liabilities and Derivative Instruments
At December 31, 2013
							Gross
				Gross			Amounts			Net Amounts
				Amounts			Offset in the			Presented in the
				Recognized			Balance Sheets			Balance Sheets
				(In Millions)
ASSETS(1)
Description
Derivatives:
Equity contracts				$	1,056		$	642		$	414
Interest rate contracts					344			211			133
Credit contracts					9			0			9
		Total Derivatives, subject to an ISDA Master Agreement			1,409			853			556
Total Derivatives, not subject to an ISDA Master Agreement					64			0			64
		Total Derivatives			1,473			853			620
Other financial instruments					733			0			733
		Other invested assets		$	2,206		$	853		$	1,353
LIABILITIES(2)
Description
Derivatives:
Equity contracts				$	642		$	642		$	0
Interest rate contracts					211			211			0
		Total Derivatives, subject to an ISDA Master Agreement			853			853			0
Total Derivatives, not subject to an ISDA Master Agreement					0			0			0
		Total Derivatives			853			853			0
Other financial liabilities					2,653			0			2,653
		Other liabilities		$	3,506		$	853		$	2,653
Excludes Investment Management segment's $3 million net derivative assets and $84 million of securities borrowed.
Excludes Investment Management segment's $8 million net derivative liability and $65 million of securities loaned.
The following table presents information about the Insurance segment's gross collateral amounts that are not offset in the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2013.
Gross Collateral Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
At December 31, 2013
				Net Amounts		Collateral (Received)/Held
				Presented in the			Financial						Net
				Balance Sheets			Instruments			Cash			Amounts
				(In Millions)
Counterparty A				$	46		$	0		$	-46		$	0
Counterparty B					17			0			-17			0
Counterparty C					28			0			-28			0
Counterparty D					175			0			-175			0
Counterparty E					47			0			-47			0
Counterparty F					-28			0			28			0
Counterparty G					134			-134			0			0
Counterparty H					4			0			-4			0
Counterparty I					-2			0			2			0
Counterparty J					-12			0			12			0
Counterparty K					41			0			-38			3
Counterparty L					72			0			-69			3
Counterparty M					30			0			-30			0
Counterparty N					64			0			0			64
Counterparty Q					4			0			-4			0
		Total Derivatives		$	620		$	-134		$	-416		$	70
Other financial instruments					733			0			0			733
		Other invested assets		$	1,353		$	-134		$	-416		$	803

CLOSED_BLOCKS

CLOSED BLOCKS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Closed Blocks [Abstract]	'
CLOSED BLOCKS	'
	4)       CLOSED BLOCK
	The excess of Closed Block liabilities over Closed Block assets (adjusted to exclude the impact of related amounts in AOCI) represents the expected maximum future post-tax earnings from the Closed Block that would be recognized in income from continuing operations over the period the policies and contracts in the Closed Block remain in force. As of January 1, 2001, AXA Equitable has developed an actuarial calculation of the expected timing of AXA Equitable's Closed Block's earnings.
	If the actual cumulative earnings from the Closed Block are greater than the expected cumulative earnings, only the expected earnings will be recognized in net income. Actual cumulative earnings in excess of expected cumulative earnings at any point in time are recorded as a policyholder dividend obligation because they will ultimately be paid to Closed Block policyholders as an additional policyholder dividend unless offset by future performance that is less favorable than originally expected. If a policyholder dividend obligation has been previously established and the actual Closed Block earnings in a subsequent period are less than the expected earnings for that period, the policyholder dividend obligation would be reduced (but not below zero). If, over the period the policies and contracts in the Closed Block remain in force, the actual cumulative earnings of the Closed Block are less than the expected cumulative earnings, only actual earnings would be recognized in income from continuing operations. If the Closed Block has insufficient funds to make guaranteed policy benefit payments, such payments will be made from assets outside the Closed Block.
	Many expenses related to Closed Block operations, including amortization of DAC, are charged to operations outside of the Closed Block; accordingly, net revenues of the Closed Block do not represent the actual profitability of the Closed Block operations. Operating costs and expenses outside of the Closed Block are, therefore, disproportionate to the business outside of the Closed Block.
	Summarized financial information for the Closed Block follows:
					June 30,			December 31,
					2014			2013
					(In Millions)
	CLOSED BLOCK LIABILITIES:
	Future policy benefits, policyholders’ account balances and other				$	7,629		$	7,716
	Policyholder dividend obligation					233			128
	Other liabilities					132			144
	Total Closed Block liabilities					7,994			7,988
	ASSETS DESIGNATED TO THE CLOSED BLOCK:
	Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost of
		$4,883 and $4,987)				5,235			5,232
	Mortgage loans on real estate					1,337			1,343
	Policy loans					929			949
	Cash and other invested assets					105			48
	Other assets					173			186
	Total assets designated to the Closed Block					7,779			7,758
	Excess of Closed Block liabilities over assets designated to the Closed Block					215			230
	Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
		Net unrealized investment gains (losses), net of deferred income tax (expense) benefit
			of $(45) and $(45) and policyholder dividend obligation of $(233) and $(128)			84			83
	Maximum Future Earnings To Be Recognized From Closed Block Assets and Liabilities				$	299		$	313
	Closed Block revenues and expenses were as follows:
							Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
							June 30,					June 30,
						2014			2013		2014		2013
						(In Millions)
	REVENUES:
	Premiums and other income					$	69		$	73	$	141	$	148
	Net investment income (loss)						94			100		190		209
	Net investment gains (losses)						-1			-5		1		-8
	Total revenues						162			168		332		349
	BENEFITS AND OTHER DEDUCTIONS:
	Policyholders’ benefits and dividends						153			173		309		325
	Other operating costs and expenses						1			0		1		1
	Total benefits and other deductions						154			173		310		326
	Net revenues (loss) before income taxes						8			-5		22		23
	Income tax (expense) benefit						-3			2		-8		-8
	Net Revenues (Losses)					$	5		$	-3	$	14	$	15
	Reconciliation of the policyholder dividend obligation follows:
				Six Months Ended
				June 30,
			2014			2013
			(In Millions)
	Balances, beginning of year		$	128		$	373
	Unrealized investment gains (losses)			105			-207
	Balances, End of Period		$	233		$	166

GMDB_GMIB_GWBL_AND_NO_LAPSE_GU

GMDB, GMIB, GWBL AND NO LAPSE GUARANTEE FEATURES	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Gmdb Gmib Gwbl And No Lapse Guarantee Features [Abstract]	'
GMDB GMIB GWBL AND NO LAPSE GUARANTEE FEATURES	'
	5)       GMDB, GMIB, GIB, GWBL AND OTHER FEATURES AND NO LAPSE GUARANTEE FEATURES
	A) Variable Annuity Contracts – GMDB, GMIB, GIB and GWBL and Other Features
	The Company has certain variable annuity contracts with GMDB, GMIB, GIB and GWBL and other features in-force that guarantee one of the following:
	Return of Premium: the benefit is the greater of current account value or premiums paid (adjusted for withdrawals);
	Ratchet: the benefit is the greatest of current account value, premiums paid (adjusted for withdrawals), or the highest account value on any anniversary up to contractually specified ages (adjusted for withdrawals);
	Roll-Up: the benefit is the greater of current account value or premiums paid (adjusted for withdrawals) accumulated at contractually specified interest rates up to specified ages;
	Combo: the benefit is the greater of the ratchet benefit or the roll-up benefit, which may include a five year or an annual reset; or
	Withdrawal: the withdrawal is guaranteed up to a maximum amount per year for life.
	The following table summarizes the GMDB and GMIB liabilities, before reinsurance ceded, reflected in the General Account in future policy benefits and other policyholders' liabilities:
				GMDB			GMIB			Total
				(In Millions)
	Balance at January 1, 2014			$	1,626		$	4,203		$	5,829
		Paid guarantee benefits			-116			-174			-290
		Other changes in reserve			108			626			734
	Balance at June 30, 2014			$	1,618		$	4,655		$	6,273
	Balance at January 1, 2013			$	1,772		$	4,561		$	6,333
		Paid guarantee benefits			-132			-26			-158
		Other changes in reserve			142			0			142
	Balance at June 30, 2013			$	1,782		$	4,535		$	6,317
	Related GMDB reinsurance ceded amounts were:
				Six Months Ended
				June 30,
				2014			2013
				(In Millions)
	Balance, beginning of year			$	791		$	844
		Paid guarantee benefits			-56			-59
		Other changes in reserve			55			85
	Balance, End of Period			$	790		$	870
	In first quarter 2014, AXA Equitable recorded an out-of-period adjustment in its financial statements related to model refinements decreasing the gross GMDB and GMIB liabilities by $130 million and the ceded GMDB liabilities by $20 million, resulting in a net decrease to policyholders' benefits of $110 million in the first quarter and first six months ended June 30, 2014.
	The GMIB reinsurance contracts are considered derivatives and are reported at fair value.
	The June 30, 2014 values for variable annuity contracts in-force on such date with GMDB and GMIB features are presented in the following table. For contracts with the GMDB feature, the net amount at risk in the event of death is the amount by which the GMDB benefits exceed related account values. For contracts with the GMIB feature, the net amount at risk in the event of annuitization is the amount by which the present value of the GMIB benefits exceeds related account values, taking into account the relationship between current annuity purchase rates and the GMIB guaranteed annuity purchase rates. Since variable annuity contracts with GMDB guarantees may also offer GMIB guarantees in the same contract, the GMDB and GMIB amounts listed are not mutually exclusive:
					Return
					of
					Premium			Ratchet			Roll-Up		Combo		Total
					(Dollars In Millions)
	GMDB:
		Account values invested in:
			General Account		$	13,018		$	209		$	87	$	368	$	13,682
			Separate Accounts		$	38,176		$	8,683		$	4,072	$	37,612	$	88,543
		Net amount at risk, gross			$	237		$	125		$	2,122	$	10,916	$	13,400
		Net amount at risk, net of
			amounts reinsured		$	238		$	84		$	1,406	$	4,174	$	5,902
		Average attained age
			of contractholders			50.9			64.8			70.6		65.6		54.7
		Percentage of contractholders
			over age 70			8.60%			33.30%			54.50%		35.20%		15.90%
		Range of contractually specified
			interest rates			N/A			N/A			3% - 6%		3% - 6.5%		3% - 6.5%
	GMIB:
		Account values invested in:
			General Account			N/A			N/A		$	407	$	388	$	795
			Separate Accounts			N/A			N/A		$	10,195	$	47,832	$	58,027
		Net amount at risk, gross				N/A			N/A		$	982	$	2,427	$	3,409
		Net amount at risk, net of
			amounts reinsured			N/A			N/A		$	297	$	585	$	882
		Weighted average years remaining
			until annuitization			N/A			N/A			0.8		3.1		2.9
		Range of contractually specified
			interest rates			N/A			N/A			3% - 6%		3% - 6.5%		3% - 6.5%
	The liability for SCS, SIO, MSO, IUL, GIB and GWBL and other features, not included above, was $435 million and $346 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, which are accounted for as embedded derivatives. The liability for GIB, GWBL and other features reflects the present value of expected future payments (benefits) less the fees attributable to these features over a range of market consistent economic scenarios. The liability for SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL reflects the present value of expected future payments assuming the segments are held to maturity.
	B) Separate Account Investments by Investment Category Underlying GMDB and GMIB Features
	The total account values of variable annuity contracts with GMDB and GMIB features include amounts allocated to the guaranteed interest option, which is part of the General Account and variable investment options that invest through Separate Accounts in variable insurance trusts. The following table presents the aggregate fair value of assets, by major investment category, held by Separate Accounts that support variable annuity contracts with GMDB and GMIB benefits and guarantees. The investment performance of the assets impacts the related account values and, consequently, the net amount of risk associated with the GMDB and GMIB benefits and guarantees. Since variable annuity contracts with GMDB benefits and guarantees may also offer GMIB benefits and guarantees in each contract, the GMDB and GMIB amounts listed are not mutually exclusive:
	Investment in Variable Insurance Trust Mutual Funds
			June 30,			December 31,
			2014			2013
			(In Millions)
GMDB:
	Equity		$	66,407		$	64,035
	Fixed income			3,181			3,330
	Balanced			18,522			19,237
	Other			433			496
	Total		$	88,543		$	87,098
GMIB:
	Equity		$	42,910		$	41,603
	Fixed income			2,104			2,208
	Balanced			12,805			13,401
	Other			208			246
	Total		$	58,027		$	57,458
C) Hedging Programs for GMDB and GMIB Features
Beginning in 2003, AXA Equitable established a program intended to hedge certain risks associated first with the GMDB feature and, beginning in 2004, with the GMIB feature of the Accumulator® series of variable annuity products. The program has also been extended to cover other guaranteed benefits as they have been made available. This program utilizes derivative contracts, such as exchange-traded equity, currency, and interest rate futures contracts, total return and/or equity swaps, interest rate swap and floor contracts, swaptions, variance swaps as well as equity options, that collectively are managed in an effort to reduce the economic impact of unfavorable changes in guaranteed benefits' exposures attributable to movements in the equity and fixed income markets. At the present time, this program hedges certain economic risks on products sold, to the extent such risks are not reinsured. At June 30, 2014, the total account value and net amount at risk of the hedged variable annuity contracts were $39,411 million and $4,736 million, respectively, with the GMDB feature and $23,065 million and $585 million, respectively, with the GMIB feature.
These programs do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. Therefore, gains (losses) on the derivatives contracts used in these programs, including current period changes in fair value, are recognized in net investment income (loss) in the period in which they occur, and may contribute to earnings (loss) volatility.
D) Variable and Interest-Sensitive Life Insurance Policies - No Lapse Guarantee
The no lapse guarantee feature contained in variable and interest-sensitive life insurance policies keeps them in force in situations where the policy value is not sufficient to cover monthly charges then due. The no lapse guarantee remains in effect so long as the policy meets a contractually specified premium funding test and certain other requirements.
The following table summarizes the no lapse guarantee liabilities reflected in the General Account in Future policy benefits and other policyholders' liabilities and the related reinsurance ceded:
			Direct			Reinsurance
			Liability			Ceded			Net
			(In Millions)
Balance at January 1, 2014			$	829		$	-441		$	388
	Other changes in reserves			39			-57			-18
Balance at June 30, 2014			$	868		$	-498		$	370
Balance at January 1, 2013			$	556		$	-310		$	246
	Other changes in reserves			83			-48			35
Balance at June 30, 2013			$	639		$	-358		$	281

FAIR_VALUE_DISCLOSURES

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES	'
	6)       FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES
	Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The accounting guidance established a fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value, and identifies three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
	Level 1       Unadjusted quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets. Level 1 fair values generally are supported by market transactions that occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.
	Level 2       Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar instruments, quoted prices in markets that are not active, and inputs to model-derived valuations that are directly observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
	Level 3       Unobservable inputs supported by little or no market activity and often requiring significant management judgment or estimation, such as an entity's own assumptions about the cash flows or other significant components of value that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
	The Company defines fair value as the unadjusted quoted market prices for those instruments that are actively traded in financial markets. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are measured using present value or other valuation techniques. The fair value determinations are made at a specific point in time, based on available market information and judgments about the financial instrument, including estimates of the timing and amount of expected future cash flows and the credit standing of counterparties. Such adjustments do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company's entire holdings of a particular financial instrument, nor do they consider the tax impact of the realization of unrealized gains or losses. In many cases, the fair value cannot be substantiated by direct comparison to independent markets, nor can the disclosed value be realized in immediate settlement of the instrument.
	Management is responsible for the determination of the value of investments carried at fair value and the supporting methodologies and assumptions. Under the terms of various service agreements, the Company often utilizes independent valuation service providers to gather, analyze, and interpret market information and derive fair values based upon relevant methodologies and assumptions for individual securities. These independent valuation service providers typically obtain data about market transactions and other key valuation model inputs from multiple sources and, through the use of widely accepted valuation models, provide a single fair value measurement for individual securities for which a fair value has been requested. As further described below with respect to specific asset classes, these inputs include, but are not limited to, market prices for recent trades and transactions in comparable securities, benchmark yields, interest rate yield curves, credit spreads, quoted prices for similar securities, and other market-observable information, as applicable. Specific attributes of the security being valued also are considered, including its term, interest rate, credit rating, industry sector, and when applicable, collateral quality and other security- or issuer-specific information. When insufficient market observable information is available upon which to measure fair value, the Company either will request brokers knowledgeable about these securities to provide a non-binding quote or will employ internal valuation models. Fair values received from independent valuation service providers and brokers and those internally modeled or otherwise estimated are assessed for reasonableness.
	Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below. Fair value measurements also are required on a non-recurring basis for certain assets, including goodwill, mortgage loans on real estate, equity real estate held for production of income, and equity real estate held for sale, only when an OTTI or other event occurs. When such fair value measurements are recorded, they must be classified and disclosed within the fair value hierarchy. At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, no assets were required to be measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.
	Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2014
						Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
						(In Millions)
	Assets:
	Investments:
		Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
			Corporate			$	0		$	22,643		$	221		$	22,864
			U.S. Treasury, government and agency				0			5,686			0			5,686
			States and political subdivisions				0			464			47			511
			Foreign governments				0			454			0			454
			Commercial mortgage-backed				0			19			724			743
			Residential mortgage-backed(1)				0			871			3			874
			Asset-backed(2)				0			49			58			107
			Redeemable preferred stock				265			632			15			912
				Subtotal			265			30,818			1,068			32,151
		Other equity investments					233			1			53			287
		Trading securities					585			4,170			0			4,755
		Other invested assets:
			Short-term investments				0			77			0			77
			Swaps				0			262			0			262
			Credit Default Swaps				0			10			0			10
			Options				0			499			0			499
			Floors				0			158			0			158
				Subtotal			0			1,006			0			1,006
	Cash equivalents						916			0			0			916
	Segregated securities						0			590			0			590
	GMIB reinsurance contracts						0			0			8,263			8,263
	Separate Accounts' assets						107,963			2,937			238			111,138
			Total Assets			$	109,962		$	39,522		$	9,622		$	159,106
	Liabilities
	GWBL and other features' liability					$	0		$	0		$	17		$	17
	SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL indexed features' liability						0			419			0			419
			Total Liabilities			$	0		$	419		$	17		$	436
	(1)       Includes publicly traded agency pass-through securities and collateralized obligations.
	(2)       Includes credit-tranched securities collateralized by sub-prime mortgages and other asset types and credit tenant loans.
	Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2013
						Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
						(In Millions)
	Assets:
	Investments:
		Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
			Corporate			$	0		$	22,400		$	291		$	22,691
			U.S. Treasury, government and agency				0			3,129			0			3,129
			States and political subdivisions				0			431			46			477
			Foreign governments				0			433			0			433
			Commercial mortgage-backed				0			16			700			716
			Residential mortgage-backed(1)				0			943			4			947
			Asset-backed(2)				0			56			83			139
			Redeemable preferred stock				216			656			15			887
				Subtotal			216			28,064			1,139			29,419
		Other equity investments					233			9			52			294
		Trading securities					529			3,692			0			4,221
		Other invested assets:
			Short-term investments				0			99			0			99
			Swaps				0			-45			0			-45
		Credit Default Swaps				0			9			0			9
		Futures				-2			0			0			-2
		Options				0			463			0			463
		Floors				0			193			0			193
			Subtotal			-2			719			0			717
Cash equivalents						1,310			0			0			1,310
Segregated securities						0			981			0			981
GMIB reinsurance contracts						0			0			6,747			6,747
Separate Accounts' assets						105,579			2,948			237			108,764
		Total Assets			$	107,865		$	36,413		$	8,175		$	152,453
Liabilities:
GWBL and other features' liability					$	0		$	0		$	0		$	0
SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL indexed
	features' liability					0			346			0			346
		Total Liabilities			$	0		$	346		$	0		$	346
(1)       Includes publicly traded agency pass-through securities and collateralized obligations.
(2)       Includes credit-tranched securities collateralized by sub-prime mortgages and other asset types and credit tenant loans.
At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, the fair value of public fixed maturities is approximately $24,158 million and $21,671 million or approximately 16.1% and 15.0% of the Company's total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis (excluding GMIB reinsurance contracts and segregated securities measured at fair value on a recurring basis). The fair values of the Company's public fixed maturity securities are generally based on prices obtained from independent valuation service providers and for which the Company maintains a vendor hierarchy by asset type based on historical pricing experience and vendor expertise. Although each security generally is priced by multiple independent valuation service providers, the Company ultimately uses the price received from the independent valuation service provider highest in the vendor hierarchy based on the respective asset type, with limited exception. To validate reasonableness, prices also are internally reviewed by those with relevant expertise through comparison with directly observed recent market trades. Consistent with the fair value hierarchy, public fixed maturity securities validated in this manner generally are reflected within Level 2, as they are primarily based on observable pricing for similar assets and/or other market observable inputs. If the pricing information received from independent valuation service providers is not reflective of market activity or other inputs observable in the market, the Company may challenge the price through a formal process in accordance with the terms of the respective independent valuation service provider agreement. If as a result it is determined that the independent valuation service provider is able to reprice the security in a manner agreed as more consistent with current market observations, the security remains within Level 2. Alternatively, a Level 3 classification may result if the pricing information then is sourced from another vendor, non-binding broker quotes, or internally-developed valuations for which the Company's own assumptions about market-participant inputs would be used in pricing the security.
At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, the fair value of private fixed maturities is approximately $7,993 million and $7,748 million or approximately 5.3% and 5.4% of the Company's total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The fair values of the Company's private fixed maturities, which primarily are comprised of investments in private placement securities generally are determined using a discounted cash flow model. In certain cases, these models use observable inputs with a discount rate based upon the average of spread surveys collected from private market intermediaries who are active in both primary and secondary transactions, taking into account, among other factors, the credit quality and industry sector of the issuer and the reduced liquidity associated with private placements. Generally, these securities have been reflected within Level 2. For certain private fixed maturities, the discounted cash flow model may also incorporate unobservable inputs, which reflect the Company's own assumptions about the inputs market participants would use in pricing the asset. To the extent management determines that such unobservable inputs are significant to the fair value measurement of a security, a Level 3 classification generally is made.
As disclosed in Note 3, at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, the net fair value of freestanding derivative positions is approximately $929 million and $617 million or approximately 92.4% and 86.1% of Other invested assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The fair values of the Company's derivative positions are generally based on prices obtained either from independent valuation service providers or derived by applying market inputs from recognized vendors into industry standard pricing models. The majority of these derivative contracts are traded in the OTC derivative market and are classified in Level 2. The fair values of derivative assets and liabilities traded in the OTC market are determined using quantitative models that require use of the contractual terms of the derivative instruments and multiple market inputs, including interest rates, prices, and indices to generate continuous yield or pricing curves and volatility factors, which then are applied to value the positions. The predominance of market inputs is actively quoted and can be validated through external sources or reliably interpolated if less observable. If the pricing information received from independent valuation service providers is not reflective of market activity or other inputs observable in the market, the Company may challenge the price through a formal process in accordance with the terms of the respective independent valuation service provider agreement. If, as a result, it is determined that the independent valuation service provider is able to reprice the derivative instrument in a manner agreed as more consistent with current market observations, the position remains within Level 2.
The credit risk of the counterparty and of the Company are considered in determining the fair values of all OTC derivative asset and liability positions, respectively, after taking into account the effects of master netting agreements and collateral arrangements. Each reporting period, the Company values its derivative positions using the standard swap curve and evaluates whether to adjust the embedded credit spread to reflect changes in counterparty or its own credit standing. As a result, the Company reduced the fair value of its OTC derivative asset exposures by $0.2 million and $0.4 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, to recognize incremental counterparty non-performance risk. The unadjusted swap curve was determined to be reflective of the non-performance risk of the Company for purpose of determining the fair value of its OTC liability positions at June 30, 2014.
At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, investments classified as Level 1 comprise approximately 73.2% and 74.5% of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and primarily include redeemable preferred stock, trading securities, cash equivalents and Separate Accounts assets. Fair value measurements classified as Level 1 include exchange-traded prices of fixed maturities, equity securities and derivative contracts, and net asset values for transacting subscriptions and redemptions of mutual fund shares held by Separate Accounts. Cash equivalents classified as Level 1 include money market accounts, overnight commercial paper and highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less, and are carried at cost as a proxy for fair value measurement due to their short-term nature.
At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, investments classified as Level 2 comprise approximately 25.9% and 24.5% of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and primarily include U.S. government and agency securities and certain corporate debt securities, such as public and private fixed maturities. As market quotes generally are not readily available or accessible for these securities, their fair value measures are determined utilizing relevant information generated by market transactions involving comparable securities and often are based on model pricing techniques that effectively discount prospective cash flows to present value using appropriate sector-adjusted credit spreads commensurate with the security's duration, also taking into consideration issuer-specific credit quality and liquidity. Segregated securities classified as Level 2 are U.S. Treasury Bills segregated by AllianceBernstein in a special reserve bank custody account for the exclusive benefit of brokerage customers, as required by Rule 15c3-3 of the Exchange Act and for which fair values are based on quoted yields in secondary markets.
Observable inputs generally used to measure the fair value of securities classified as Level 2 include benchmark yields, reported secondary trades, issuer spreads, benchmark securities and other reference data. Additional observable inputs are used when available, and as may be appropriate, for certain security types, such as prepayment, default, and collateral information for the purpose of measuring the fair value of mortgage- and asset-backed securities. At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, approximately $964 million and $970 million of AAA-rated mortgage- and asset-backed securities are classified as Level 2 for which the observability of market inputs to their pricing models is supported by sufficient, albeit more recently contracted, market activity in these sectors.
The Company currently offers indexed investment options in the SCS and EQUI-VEST variable annuity products, the IUL product, and in the MSO fund available in some life contracts. These investment options, which depending on the product and on the index selected can currently have 1, 3, or 5 year terms, provide for participation in the performance of specified indices up to a segment-specific declared maximum rate. Under certain conditions that vary by product, e.g. holding these segments for the full term, these segments also shield policyholders from some or all negative investment performance associated with these indices. These investment options have defined formulaic liability amounts, and the current values of the option component of these segment reserves are accounted for as Level 2 embedded derivatives. The fair values of these embedded derivatives are based on prices obtained from independent valuation service providers.
At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, investments classified as Level 3 comprise approximately 0.9% and 1.0% of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and primarily include CMBS and corporate debt securities, such as private fixed maturities. Determinations to classify fair value measures within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy generally are based upon the significance of the unobservable factors to the overall fair value measurement. Included in the Level 3 classification at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, were approximately $170 million and $150 million of fixed maturities with indicative pricing obtained from brokers that otherwise could not be corroborated to market observable data. The Company applies various due-diligence procedures, as considered appropriate, to validate these non-binding broker quotes for reasonableness, based on its understanding of the markets, including use of internally-developed assumptions about inputs a market participant would use to price the security. In addition, approximately $784 million and $787 million of mortgage- and asset-backed securities, including CMBS, are classified as Level 3 at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
The Company also issues certain benefits on its variable annuity products that are accounted for as derivatives and are also considered Level 3. The GMWB feature allows the policyholder to withdraw at minimum, over the life of the contract, an amount based on the contract's benefit base. The GWBL feature allows the policyholder to withdraw, each year for the life of the contract, a specified annual percentage of an amount based on the contract's benefit base. The GMAB feature increases the contract account value at the end of a specified period to a GMAB base. The GIB feature provides a lifetime annuity based on predetermined annuity purchase rates if and when the contract account value is depleted. This lifetime annuity is based on predetermined annuity purchase rates applied to a GIB base.
Level 3 also includes the GMIB reinsurance contract asset which is accounted for as derivative contracts.  The GMIB reinsurance contract asset's fair value reflects the present value of reinsurance premiums and recoveries and risk margins over a range of market consistent economic scenarios while the GIB and GWBL and other features related liability reflects the present value of expected future payments (benefits) less fees, adjusted for risk margins, attributable to the GIB and GWBL and other features over a range of market-consistent economic scenarios.  The valuations of both the GMIB reinsurance contract asset and GIB and GWBL and other features' liability incorporate significant non-observable assumptions related to policyholder behavior, risk margins and projections of equity Separate Account funds.  The credit risks of the counterparty and of the Company are considered in determining the fair values of its GMIB reinsurance contract asset and GIB and GWBL and other features' liability positions, respectively, after taking into account the effects of collateral arrangements.  Incremental adjustment to the swap curve, adjusted for non-performance risk, is made to the resulting fair values of the GMIB reinsurance contract asset to reflect change in the claims-paying ratings of counterparties to the reinsurance treaties.  After giving consideration to collateral arrangements, the Company reduced the fair value of its GMIB reinsurance contract asset by $136 million and $133 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, to recognize incremental counterparty non-performance risk. The unadjusted swap curve was determined to reflect a level of general swap market counterparty risk; therefore, no adjustment was made for purpose of determining the fair value of the GIB and GWBL and other features' liability embedded derivative at June 30, 2014.  Equity and fixed income volatilities were modeled to reflect the current market volatility.
In second quarter 2014, the Company refined the fair value calculation of the GMIB reinsurance contract asset and GWBL, GIB and GMAB liabilities, utilizing scenarios that explicitly reflect risk free bond and equity components separately (previously aggregated and including counterparty risk premium embedded in swap rates) and stochastic interest rates for projecting and discounting cash flows (previously a single yield curve).  The net impacts of these refinements were a $510 million increase to the GMIB reinsurance contract asset and a $37 million increase in the GWBL, GIB and GMAB liability which are reported in the Company's consolidated statements of Earnings (Loss) as Increase (decrease) in the fair value of the reinsurance contract asset and Policyholders' benefits, respectively.
In the first six months of 2014, AFS fixed maturities with fair values of $77 million were transferred out of Level 3 and into Level 2 principally due to the availability of trading activity and/or market observable inputs to measure and validate their fair values. These transfers in the aggregate represent approximately 0.5% of total equity at June 30, 2014. In the second quarter and first six months of 2014, $4 million and $7 million, respectively, of other equity investments were transferred from Level 2 to Level 1 as a result of the lapse on the trading restriction of public securities.
In the first six months of 2013, AFS fixed maturities with fair values of $23 million were transferred out of Level 3 and into Level 2 principally due to the availability of trading activity and/or market observable inputs to measure and validate their fair values. In addition, AFS fixed maturities with fair value of $5 million were transferred from Level 2 into the Level 3 classification. These transfers in the aggregate represent approximately 0.2% of total equity at June 30, 2013. In the second quarter of 2013, one of the Company's private securities went public and as a result, $19 million was transferred from a Level 3 classification to a Level 2 classification.
The table below presents a reconciliation for all Level 3 assets and liabilities for the second quarter and first six months of 2014 and 2013, respectively:
Level 3 Instruments
Fair Value Measurements
										State and
										Political						Commercial			Residential
										Sub-			Foreign			Mortgage-			Mortgage-			Asset-
							Corporate			divisions			Govts			backed			backed			backed
							(In Millions)
Balance, April 1, 2014							$	229		$	47		$	0		$	722		$	3		$	61
	Total gains (losses), realized and
		unrealized, included in:
		Earnings (loss) as:
			Net investment income (loss)					1			0			0			1			0			0
			Investment gains (losses), net					3			0			0			-41			0			0
					Subtotal			4			0			0			-40			0			0
		Other comprehensive income (loss)						-5			1			0			49			0			1
Purchases								13			0			0			0			0			0
Issues								0			0			0			0			0			0
Sales								-19			-1			0			-1			0			-4
Settlements								0			0			0			0			0			0
Transfers into Level 3(1)								0			0			0			0			0			0
Transfers out of Level 3(1)								-1			0			0			-6			0			0
Balance, June 30, 2014							$	221		$	47		$	0		$	724		$	3		$	58
Balance, April 1, 2013							$	327		$	50		$	20		$	929		$	7		$	108
	Total gains (losses), realized and
		unrealized, included in:
		Earnings (loss) as:
			Net investment income (loss)					1			0			0			-1			0			0
			Investment gains (losses), net					2			0			0			-37			0			0
					Subtotal			3			0			0			-38			0			0
		Other comprehensive income (loss)						-3			-1			0			-92			0			-1
Purchases								0			0			-2			0			0			0
Sales								-113			0			0			-2			-1			-6
Transfers into Level 3(1)								5			0			0			0			0			0
Transfers out of Level 3(1)								0			0			-1			-17			0			0
Balance, June 30, 2013							$	219		$	49		$	17		$	780		$	6		$	101
										State and
										Political						Commercial			Residential
										Sub-			Foreign			Mortgage-			Mortgage-			Asset-
							Corporate			divisions			Govts			backed			backed			backed
							(In Millions)
Balance, January 1, 2014							$	291		$	46		$	0		$	700		$	4		$	83
	Total gains (losses), realized and
		unrealized, included in:
		Earnings (loss) as:
			Net investment income (loss)					1			0			0			1			0			0
			Investment gains (losses), net					3			0			0			-57			0			0
					Subtotal			4			0			0			-56			0			0
		Other comprehensive income (loss)						4			2			0			89			0			4
Purchases								13			0			0			0			0			0
Issues								0			0			0			0			0			0
Sales								-20			-1			0			-3			-1			-29
Settlements								0			0			0			0			0			0
Transfers into Level 3(1)								0			0			0			0			0			0
Transfers out of Level 3(1)								-71			0			0			-6			0			0
Balance, June 30, 2014							$	221		$	47		$	0		$	724		$	3		$	58
Balance, January 1, 2013							$	355		$	50		$	19		$	900		$	9		$	113
	Total gains (losses), realized and
		unrealized, included in:
		Earnings (loss) as:
			Net investment income (loss)					1			0			0			-1			0			0
			Investment gains (losses), net					3			0			0			-57			0			0
					Subtotal			4			0			0			-58			0			0
		Other comprehensive income (loss)						2			0			-2			-42			0			0
Sales								-142			-1			0			-2			-3			-12
Transfers into Level 3(1)								5			0			0			0			0			0
Transfers out of Level 3(1)								-5			0			0			-18			0			0
Balance, June 30, 2013							$	219		$	49		$	17		$	780		$	6		$	101
							Redeem-															GWBL
							able			Other			Other			GMIB			Separate			and Other
							Preferred			Equity			Invested			Reinsurance			Accounts			Features'
							Stock			Investments(2)			Assets			Asset			Assets			Liability
							(In Millions)
Balance, April 1, 2014							$	15		$	48		$	0		$	7,443		$	240		$	7
	Total gains (losses), realized and
		unrealized, included in:
		Earnings (loss) as:
			Net investment income (loss)					0			5			0			0			0			0
			Investment gains (losses), net					0			0			0			0			-2			0
			Increase (decrease) in the fair value
				of the reinsurance contract asset				0			0			0			770			0			0
			Policyholders' benefits					0			0			0			0			0			-22
					Subtotal			0			5			0			770			-2			-22
		Other comprehensive income (loss)						0			0			0			0			0			0
Purchases								0			0			0			56			4			32
Issues								0			0			0			-6			0			0
Sales								0			0			0			0			-1			0
Settlements								0			0			0			0			-1			0
Transfers into Level 3(1)								0			0			0			0			0			0
Transfers out of Level 3(1)								0			0			0			0			-2			0
Balance, June 30, 2014							$	15		$	53		$	0		$	8,263		$	238		$	17
Balance, April 1, 2013							$	15		$	75		$	0		$	9,856		$	221		$	173
	Total gains (losses), realized and
		unrealized, included in:
		Earnings (loss) as:
			Net investment income (loss)					0			0			0			0			0			0
			Investment gains (losses), net					0			0			0			0			0			0
			Increase (decrease) in the fair value
				of the reinsurance contract asset				0			0			0			-1,203			0			0
			Policyholders' benefits					0			0			0			0			0			-63
					Subtotal			0			0			0			-1,203			0			-63
		Other comprehensive income (loss)						0			-14			0			0			0			0
Purchases								0			0			0			61			0			20
Sales								0			0			0			-7			-5			0
Settlements								0			0			0			0			0			0
Transfers into Level 3(1)								0			0			0			0			0			0
Transfers out of Level 3(1)								0			0			0			0			0			0
Balance, June 30, 2013							$	15		$	61		$	0		$	8,707		$	216		$	130
							Redeem-															GWBL
							able			Other			Other			GMIB			Separate			and Other
							Preferred			Equity			Invested			Reinsurance			Accounts			Features'
							Stock			Investments(2)			Assets			Asset			Assets			Liability
							(In Millions)
Balance, January 1, 2014							$	15		$	52		$	0		$	6,747		$	237		$	0
	Total gains (losses), realized and
		unrealized, included in:
		Earnings (loss) as:
			Net investment income (loss)					0			1			0			0			0			0
			Investment gains (losses), net					0			0			0			0			-3			0
			Increase (decrease) in the fair value
				of the reinsurance contracts				0			0			0			1,423			0			0
			Policyholders' benefits					0			0			0			0			0			-43
					Subtotal			0			1			0			1,423			-3			-43
		Other comprehensive income (loss)						0			0			0			0			0			0
Purchases								0			0			0			111			8			60
Issues								0			0			0			-18			0			0
Sales								0			0			0			0			-2			0
Settlements								0			0			0			0			-2			0
Transfers into Level 3(1)								0			0			0			0			0			0
Transfers out of Level 3(1)								0			0			0			0			0			0
Balance, June 30, 2014							$	15		$	53		$	0		$	8,263		$	238		$	17
Balance, January 1, 2013							$	15		$	77		$	0		$	11,044		$	224		$	265
	Total gains (losses), realized and
		unrealized, included in:
		Earnings (loss) as:
			Net investment income (loss)					0			0			0			0			-5			0
			Investment gains (losses), net					0			0			0			0			0			0
			Increase (decrease) in the fair value
				of the reinsurance contracts				0			0			0			-2,437			0			0
			Policyholders' benefits					0			0			0			0			0			-171
					Subtotal			0			0			0			-2,437			-5			-171
		Other comprehensive income (loss)						0			-16			0			0			0			0
Purchases								0			0			0			121			0			36
Issues								0			0			0			0			0			0
Sales								0			0			0			-21			-2			0
Settlements								0			0			0			0			-1			0
Transfers into Level 3(1)								0			0			0			0			0			0
Transfers out of Level 3(1)								0			0			0			0			0			0
Balance, June 30, 2013							$	15		$	61		$	0		$	8,707		$	216		$	130
Includes Trading securities' Level 3 amount.
Transfers into/out of Level 3 classification are reflected at beginning-of-period fair values.
The table below details changes in unrealized gains (losses) for the second quarter and first six months of 2014 and 2013 by category for Level 3 assets and liabilities still held at June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively:
									Earnings (Loss)
															Increase
									Net			Investment			(Decrease) in the
									Investment			Gains			Fair Value of the						Policy-
									Income			(Losses),			Reinsurance						holders'
									(Loss)			Net			Contract Asset			OCI			Benefits
									(In Millions)
Level 3 Instruments
Second Quarter 2014
Held at June 30, 2014:
	Change in unrealized gains (losses):
		Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
			Corporate						$	0		$	0		$	0		$	-5		$	0
			State and political subdivisions							0			0			0			1			0
			Commercial mortgage-backed							0			0			0			50			0
			Asset-backed							0			0			0			2			0
			Other fixed maturities, available-for-sale							0			0			0			0			0
				Subtotal					$	0		$	0		$	0		$	48		$	0
		GMIB reinsurance contracts								0			0			820			0			0
		Separate Accounts’ assets								0			-2			0			0			0
		GWBL and other features’ liability								0			0			0			0			10
				Total					$	0		$	-2		$	820		$	48		$	10
Level 3 Instruments
Second Quarter 2013
Held at June 30, 2013:
	Change in unrealized gains (losses):
		Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
			Corporate						$	0		$	0		$	0		$	-4		$	0
			State and political subdivisions							0			0			0			-1			0
			Foreign governments							0			0			0			-2			0
			Commercial mortgage-backed							0			0			0			-90			0
			Asset-backed							0			0			0			-1			0
				Subtotal					$	0		$	0		$	0		$	-98		$	0
		GMIB reinsurance contracts								0			0			-1,149			0			0
		Separate Accounts’ assets								0			-5			0			0			0
		GWBL and other features’ liability								0			0			0			0			43
				Total					$	0		$	-5		$	-1,149		$	-98		$	43
									Earnings (Loss)
															Increase
									Net			Investment			(Decrease) in
									Investment			Gains			Fair Value of						Policy-
									Income			(Losses),			Reinsurance						holders'
									(Loss)			Net			Contracts			OCI			Benefits
									(In Millions)
Level 3 Instruments
First Six Months of 2014
Held at June 30, 2014:
	Change in unrealized gains (losses):
		Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
			Corporate						$	0		$	0		$	0		$	4		$	0
			Commercial mortgage-backed							0			0			0			89			0
			Asset-backed							0			0			0			4			0
			State and Political Subs							0			0			0			2			0
			Other fixed maturities, available-for-sale							0			0			0			0			0
				Subtotal					$	0		$	0		$	0		$	99		$	0
		GMIB reinsurance contracts								0			0			1,516			0			0
		Separate Accounts’ assets								0			-3			0			0			0
		GWBL and other features’ liability								0			0			0			0			17
				Total					$	0		$	-3		$	1,516		$	99		$	17
Level 3 Instruments
First Six Months of 2013
Held at June 30, 2013:
	Change in unrealized gains (losses):
		Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
			Corporate						$	0		$	0		$	0		$	2		$	0
			Commercial mortgage-backed							0			0			0			-47			0
			Asset-backed							0			0			0			0			0
			Other fixed maturities, available-for-sale							0			0			0			-2			0
				Subtotal					$	0		$	0		$	0		$	-47		$	0
		Other equity investments								0			0			0			0			0
		GMIB reinsurance contracts								0			0			-2,337			0			0
		Separate Accounts’ assets								0			-5			0			0			0
		GWBL and other features’ liability								0			0			0			0			135
				Total					$	0		$	-5		$	-2,337		$	-47		$	135
The following tables disclose quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements by category for assets and liabilities as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
30-Jun-14
				Fair			Valuation			Significant
				Value			Technique			Unobservable Input			Range
Assets:				(In Millions)
Investments:
	Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
		Corporate		$	61		Matrix pricing model			Spread over the industry-specific
										benchmark yield curve			0 bps - 470 bps
		Residential mortgage-backed			0		Matrix pricing model			Spread over U.S. Treasury curve			45 bps
		Asset-backed			6		Matrix pricing model			Spread over U.S. Treasury curve			30 bps - 687 bps
	Other equity investments				17		Market comparable			Revenue multiple			2.5x - 3.0x
							companies			Discount rate			18.00%
										Discount years			1.5
Separate Accounts' assets					215		Third party appraisal			Capitalization rate			5.30%
										Exit capitalization rate			6.30%
										Discount rate			7.20%
					8		Discounted cash flow			Spread over U.S. Treasury curve			225 bps - 407 bps
										Inflation rate			0.0% - 2.3%
										Discount factor			1.4 % - 6.2 %
GMIB reinsurance contracts					8,263		Discounted cash flow				Lapse Rates		1.0% - 8.0%
											Withdrawal Rates		0.2% - 8.0%
											GMIB Utilization Rates		0.0% - 15.0%
											Non-performance risk		7 bps - 17 bps
											Volatility rates - Equity		9.0% - 30.0%
Liabilities:
GMWB/GWBL(1)				$	71			Discounted Cash flow			Lapse Rates		1.0% - 8.0%
											Withdrawal Rates		0.0% - 7.0%
											Volatility rates - Equity		9.0% - 30.0%
Excludes GMAB and GIB liabilities.
Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
31-Dec-13
				Fair			Valuation			Significant
				Value			Technique			Unobservable Input			Range
Assets:				(In Millions)
Investments:
	Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
		Corporate		$	54		Matrix pricing model			Spread over the industry-specific
										benchmark yield curve			125 bps - 550 bps
		Residential mortgage-backed			1		Matrix pricing model			Spread over U.S. Treasury curve			45 bps
		Asset-backed			7		Matrix pricing model			Spread over U.S. Treasury curve			30 bps - 687 bps
	Other equity investments				52		Market comparable			Revenue multiple			1.2x - 4.9x
								companies		R&D multiple			1.1x - 17.1x
										Discount rate			18.00%
										Discount years			1
										Discount for lack of marketability
											and risk factors		50.0% - 60.0%
Separate Accounts' assets					215		Third party appraisal			Capitalization rate			5.40%
										Exit capitalization rate			6.40%
										Discount rate			7.40%
					11		Discounted cash flow			Spread over U.S. Treasury curve			256 bps - 434 bps
										Inflation rate			0.0% - 2.3%
										Discount factor			3.3% - 6.8%
GMIB reinsurance contracts					6,747		Discounted Cash flow			Lapse Rates			1.0% - 8.0%
										Withdrawal Rates			0.2% - 8.0%
										GMIB Utilization Rates			0.0% - 15.0%
										Non-performance risk			7 bps - 21 bps
										Volatility rates - Equity			20.0%- 33.0%
Liabilities:
GMWB/GWBL(1)				$	61		Discounted Cash flow			Lapse Rates			1.0% - 8.0%
										Withdrawal Rates			0.0% - 7.0%
										Volatility rates - Equity			20.0% - 33.0%
Excludes GMAB and GIB liabilities.
Excluded from the tables above at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, are approximately $1,052 million and $1,088 million, respectively, of Level 3 fair value measurements of investments for which the underlying quantitative inputs are not developed by the Company and are not reasonably available. The fair value measurements of these Level 3 investments comprise approximately 77.4% and 76.2% of total assets classified as Level 3 at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, and represent only 0.7% and 0.8% of total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis. These investments primarily consist of certain privately placed debt securities with limited trading activity, including commercial mortgage-, residential mortgage- and asset-backed instruments, and their fair values generally reflect unadjusted prices obtained from independent valuation service providers and indicative, non-binding quotes obtained from third-party broker-dealers recognized as market participants. Significant increases or decreases in the fair value amounts received from these pricing sources may result in the Company's reporting significantly higher or lower fair value measurements for these Level 3 investments.
Included in the tables above at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, are approximately $61 million and $54 million fair value of privately placed, available-for-sale corporate debt securities classified as Level 3 that is determined by application of a matrix pricing model, representing approximately 27.6% and 18.6% of the total fair value of Level 3 securities in the corporate fixed maturities asset class. The significant unobservable input to the matrix pricing model is the spread over the industry-specific benchmark yield curve. Generally, an increase or decrease in spreads would lead to directionally inverse movement in the fair value measurements of these securities.
Residential mortgage-backed securities classified as Level 3 primarily consist of non-agency paper with low trading activity. Included in the tables above at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, are approximately 0.0% and 25.0%, respectively, of the total fair value of these Level 3 securities that is determined by application of a matrix pricing model and for which the spread over the U.S. Treasury curve is the most significant unobservable input to the pricing result. Generally, a change in spreads would lead to directionally inverse movement in the fair value measurements of these securities.
Asset-backed securities classified as Level 3 primarily consist of non-agency mortgage loan trust certificates, including subprime and Alt-A paper, credit tenant loans, and equipment financings. Included in the tables above at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, are approximately 10.3% and 8.4%, respectively, of the total fair value of these Level 3 securities that is determined by application of a matrix pricing model and for which the spread over the U.S. Treasury curve is the most significant unobservable input to the pricing result. Significant increases (decreases) in spreads would result in significantly lower (higher) fair value measurements.
Other equity investments classified as Level 3 primarily consist of private venture capital fund investments of AllianceBernstein for which fair values are adjusted to reflect expected exit values as evidenced by financing and sale transactions with third parties or when consideration of other factors, such as current company performance and market conditions, is determined by management to require valuation adjustment. Significant increase (decrease) in isolation in the underlying enterprise value to revenue multiple and enterprise value to R&D investment multiple, if applicable, would result in significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement. Significant increase (decrease) in the discount rate would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. Significant increase (decrease) in isolation in the discount factor ascribed for lack of marketability and various risk factors would result in significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. Changes in the discount factor generally are not correlated to changes in the value multiples. Also classified as Level 3 at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, are approximately $34 million and $30 million private equity investments of AllianceBernstein for which fair value is estimated using the capital account balances provided by the partnerships. The interests in these partnerships cannot be redeemed. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, AllianceBernstein's aggregate unfunded commitments to these investments were approximately $10 million and $10 million, respectively.
Separate Accounts' assets classified as Level 3 at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, primarily consist of private equity investments with fair value of approximately $218 million and $215 million, respectively, including approximately $215 million and $219 million fair value investment in a private real estate fund, as well as mortgage loans with fair value of approximately $5 million and $7 million. Third party appraisal is used to measure the fair value of the private real estate investment fund, including consideration of observable replacement cost and sales comparisons for the underlying commercial properties, as well as the results from applying a discounted cash flow approach. Significant increase (decrease) in isolation in the capitalization rate and exit capitalization rate assumptions used in the discounted cash flow approach to appraisal value would result in a higher (lower) measure of fair value. A discounted cash flow approach also is applied to determine the approximately $3 million and $4 million fair value of the other private equity investment and for which the significant unobservable assumptions are an inflation rate formula and a discount factor that takes into account various risks, including the illiquid nature of the investment at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. A significant increase (decrease) in the inflation rate would have a directionally inverse effect on the fair value of the security. With respect to the fair value measurement of mortgage loans, a significant increase (decrease) in the assumed spread over U.S. Treasuries would produce a lower (higher) fair value measurement. Changes in the discount rate or factor used in the valuation techniques to determine the fair values of these private equity investments and mortgage loans generally are not correlated to changes in the other significant unobservable inputs. Significant increase (decrease) in isolation in the discount rate or factor would result in significantly lower (higher) fair value measurements. The remaining Separate Accounts' investments classified as Level 3, consist of mortgage- and asset-backed securities with fair values of approximately $6 million and $9 million at June 30, 2014 and $3 million and $7 million at December 31, 2013, respectively. These fair value measurements are determined using substantially the same valuation techniques as earlier described above for the Company's General Account investments in these securities.
Significant unobservable inputs with respect to the fair value measurement of the Level 3 GMIB reinsurance contract asset and the Level 3 liabilities identified in the table above are developed using Company data. Validations of unobservable inputs are performed to the extent the Company has experience. When an input is changed the model is updated and the results of each step of the model are analyzed for reasonableness.
The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company's GMIB reinsurance contract asset are lapse rates, withdrawal rates and GMIB utilization rates. Significant increases in GMIB utilization rates or decreases in lapse or withdrawal rates in isolation would tend to increase the GMIB reinsurance contract asset.
Fair value measurement of the GMIB reinsurance contract asset includes dynamic lapse and GMIB utilization assumptions whereby projected contractual lapses and GMIB utilization reflect the projected net amount of risks of the contract. As the net amount of risk of a contract increases, the assumed lapse rate decreases and the GMIB utilization increases. Increases in volatility would increase the asset.
The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company's GMWB and GWBL liability are lapse rates and withdrawal rates. Significant increases in withdrawal rates or decreases in lapse rates in isolation would tend to increase these liabilities. Increases in volatility would increase these liabilities.
The carrying values and fair values at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 for financial instruments not otherwise disclosed in Note 3 are presented in the table below. Certain financial instruments are exempt from the requirements for fair value disclosure, such as insurance liabilities other than financial guarantees and investment contracts and pension and other postretirement obligations.
				Carrying			Fair Value
				Value			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
				(In Millions)
June 30, 2014:
	Mortgage loans on real estate			$	6,041		$	0		$	0		$	6,158		$	6,158
	Other limited partnership interests				1,544			0			0			1,544			1,544
	Loans to affiliates				1,085			0			817			395			1,212
	Policyholders' account balances: Investment contracts				2,380			0			0			2,516			2,516
	Long-term debt				200			0			219			0			219
	Loans from affiliates				325			0			399			0			399
December 31, 2013:
	Mortgage loans on real estate			$	5,684		$	0		$	0		$	5,716		$	5,176
	Other limited partnership interests				1,592			0			0			1,592			1,592
	Loans to affiliates				1,088			0			800			398			1,198
	Policyholders' account balances: Investment contracts				2,435			0			0			2,523			2,523
	Long-term debt				200			0			225			0			225
	Loans from affiliates				825			0			969			0			969
Fair values for commercial and agricultural mortgage loans on real estate are measured by discounting future contractual cash flows to be received on the mortgage loan using interest rates at which loans with similar characteristics and credit quality would be made. The discount rate is derived from taking the appropriate U.S. Treasury rate with a like term to the remaining term of the loan and adding a spread reflective of the risk premium associated with the specific loan. Fair values for mortgage loans anticipated to be foreclosed and problem mortgage loans are limited to the fair value of the underlying collateral, if lower.
Other limited partnership interests and other equity investments, including interests in investment companies, are accounted for under the equity method and for which the carrying value provides a reasonable estimate of fair value as the underlying investments of these partnerships are valued at estimated fair value.
Fair values for the Company's long-term debt are determined from quotations provided by brokers knowledgeable about these securities and internally assessed for reasonableness. The fair values of the Company's borrowing and lending arrangements with AXA affiliated entities are determined in the same manner as for such transactions with third parties, including matrix pricing models for debt securities and discounted cash flow analysis for mortgage loans.
The fair values for the Company's association plans contracts, supplementary contracts not involving life contingencies (“SCNILC”), deferred annuities and certain annuities, which are included in Policyholder's account balances are estimated using projected cash flows discounted at rates reflecting current market rates. Significant unobservable inputs reflected in the cash flows include lapse rates and withdrawal rates. Incremental adjustments may be made to the fair value to reflect non-performance risk. Certain other products such as Access Accounts are held at book value.

EMPLOYEE_BENEFIT_PLANS

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]	'
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS	'
	7)       EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
	The funding policy of the Company for its qualified pension plans is to satisfy its funding obligations each year in an amount not less than the minimum required by the ERISA, as amended by the Pension Act, and not greater than the maximum it can deduct for Federal income tax purposes.
	AXA Equitable announced in the third quarter of 2013 that benefit accruals under its qualified and non-qualified defined benefit pension plans would be discontinued after December 31, 2013. A new company contribution was added to the 401(k) Plan effective January 1, 2014, in addition to the discretionary profit sharing contribution program. AXA Equitable also provides an excess 401(k) contribution for eligible compensation over the qualified plan compensation limits under a nonqualified deferred compensation plan.
	In the first six months of 2014, no cash contributions were made by AXA Equitable to its qualified pension plan. AllianceBernstein contributed $6 million to its qualified pension plans. Based on the funded status of the Company's plans at June 30, 2014, no minimum contribution is required to be made in 2014 under ERISA, as amended by the Pension Act, but management is currently evaluating if it will make contributions for the remainder of 2014.
	Components of certain benefit costs for the Company were as follows:
		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		June 30,				June 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
		(In Millions)
	Net Periodic Pension Expense:
	(Qualified Plans)
	Service cost	$	3	$	11	$	5	$	22
	Interest cost		26		24		53		47
	Expected return on assets		-38		-39		-77		-77
	Net amortization		28		41		57		82
	Net Periodic Pension Expense	$	19	$	37	$	38	$	74

SHAREBASED_AND_OTHER_COMPENSAT

SHARE-BASED AND OTHER COMPENSATION PROGRAMS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Shared Based And Other Compensation Programs [Abstract]	'
SHARE BASED AND OTHER COMPENSATION PROGRAMS	'
	SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PROGRAMS
	Compensations costs for the second quarter and first six months of 2014 and 2013 for share-based payment arrangements as further described herein are as follows:
		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		June 30,				June 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
		(In Thousands)
	Performance Units/Shares	$	3,698	$	5,351	$	6,695	$	13,590
	Stock Options		191		175		558		1,007
	Restricted Stock		20		37		41		74
	AXA Miles		74		66		148		132
	AllianceBernstein Stock Options		100		-1,800		-300		-2,500
	AllianceBernstein Restricted Units		4,100		1,900		7,400		7,900
	Total Compensation Expenses	$	8,183	$	5,729	$	14,542	$	20,203
	AXA and AXA Financial sponsor various share-based compensation plans for eligible employees and financial professionals of AXA Financial and its subsidiaries, including the Company. AllianceBernstein also sponsors its own unit option plans for certain of its employees. Activity in these share-based plans in the discussions that follow relates to awards granted to eligible employees of AXA Equitable under each of these plans in the aggregate, except where otherwise noted.
	Performance Units and Performance Shares
	2014 Grant. On March 24, 2014, under the terms of the Performance Share Plan, AXA awarded approximately 2 million unearned performance shares to employees of AXA Equitable. The extent to which 2014-2016 cumulative performance targets measuring the performance of AXA and the insurance related businesses of AXA Financial Group are achieved will determine the number of performance shares earned, which may vary in linear formula between 0% and 130% of the number of performance shares at stake. Half of the performance shares earned during this performance period will vest and be settled on the third anniversary of the award date, and the remaining half period will vest and be settled on the fourth anniversary of the award date. The plan will settle in shares to all participants. In the second quarter and first six months of 2014, the expense associated with the March 24, 2014 grant of performance shares was approximately $1 million and $7 million, respectively.
	Settlement of 2011 Grant in 2014. On April 3, 2014, cash distributions of approximately $26 million were made to active and former AXA Equitable employees in settlement of 986,580 performance units earned under the terms of the AXA Performance Unit Plan 2011.
	Stock Options
	2014 Grant. On March 24, 2014, 395,720 options to purchase AXA ordinary shares were granted to employees of AXA Equitable under the terms of the Stock Option Plan at an exercise price of 18.68 euros. All of those options have a five-year graded vesting schedule, with one-third vesting on each of the third, fourth, and fifth anniversaries of the grant date. Of the total options awarded on March 24, 2014, 214,174 are further subject to conditional vesting terms that require the AXA ordinary share price to outperform the Euro Stoxx Insurance Index over a specified period. All of the options granted on March 24, 2014 have a ten-year term. The weighted average grant date fair value per option award was estimated at $2.89 using a Black-Scholes options pricing model with modification to measure the value of the conditional vesting feature. Key assumptions used in the valuation included expected volatility of 29.24%, a weighted average expected term of 8.2 years, an expected dividend yield of 6.38% and a risk-free interest rate of 1.54%. The total fair value of these options (net of expected forfeitures) of approximately $1 million is charged to expense over the shorter of the vesting term or the period up to the date at which the participant becomes retirement eligible. In the second quarter and first six months of 2014, the Company recognized expenses associated with the March 24, 2014 grant of options of approximately $50,000 and $220,000, respectively.
	AllianceBernstein Long-term Incentive Compensation Plans. During the second quarter and first six months of 2014, AllianceBernstein purchased 15,000 and 0.2 million Holding units for $400,000 and $4 million, respectively. These units reflect purchases of Holding units from employees to allow them to fulfill statutory tax withholding requirements at the time of distribution of long-term incentive compensation awards, offset by Holding units purchased by employees as part of a distribution reinvestment election.
	During the second quarter and first six months of 2013, AllianceBernstein purchased 0.3 and 1.3 million Holding units for $7 million and $27 million, respectively. These units reflect open-market purchases of 0.3 million and 1.1 million Holding units for $7 million and $23 million, respectively, with the remainder relating to purchases of Holding units from employees to allow them to fulfill statutory tax withholding requirements at the time of distribution of long-term incentive compensation awards.
	During the first six months of 2014, AllianceBernstein granted to employees and Eligible Directors 0.4 million restricted Holding awards. During the first six months of 2013, AllianceBernstein granted to employees and eligible Directors 6.8 million restricted Holding unit awards (including 6.5 million restricted Holding units granted in January 2013 for 2012 year-end awards). In the first six months of 2014, AllianceBernstein used Holding units repurchased during the period and newly issued Holding units to fund the restricted Holding unit awards.

INCOME_TAXES

INCOME TAXES	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'
INCOME TAXES	'
	9)       INCOME TAXES
	Income taxes for the interim periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 have been computed using an estimated annual effective tax rate. This rate is revised, if necessary, at the end of each successive interim period to reflect the current estimate of the annual effective tax rate.
	During the second quarter of 2014, the IRS completed its examination of the Company's 2006 and 2007 Federal corporate income tax returns and issued its Revenue Agent's Report. The impact of these completed audits on the Company's financial statements and unrecognized tax benefits in second quarter and first six months of 2014 was a tax benefit of $215 million.

LITIGATION

LITIGATION	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Litigation [Abstract]	'
LITIGATION	'
	10)       LITIGATION
	There have been no new material legal proceedings and no material developments in specific litigations or regulatory matters previously reported in the Company's Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2013, except as set forth below:
	Insurance Regulatory Matters
	On March 17, 2014, AXA Equitable entered into a consent order with the Consumer Protection Division of the NYSDFS. Pursuant to the consent order, AXA Equitable, among other things, paid a $20 million fine to the NYSDFS for violating New York Insurance Law § 4240(e) by filing amended and restated plans of operation with the NYSDFS without adequately informing and explaining to the NYSDFS the significance of the AXA Tactical Manager volatility management tool strategy changes to certain investment options in insurance products. Following the publication of the consent order, AXA Equitable has received and responded to requests from other state insurance departments and the SEC for additional information. AXA Equitable may be subject to additional requests for information from other state insurance departments and to lawsuits that have been or will be filed by various litigants.
	AllianceBernstein Litigation
	During first quarter 2012, AllianceBernstein received a legal letter of claim (the “Letter of Claim”) sent on behalf of Philips Pension Trustees Limited and Philips Electronics UK Limited (“Philips”), a former pension fund client, alleging that AllianceBernstein Limited (one of AllianceBernstein's subsidiaries organized in the United Kingdom) was negligent and failed to meet certain applicable standards of care with respect to the initial investment in, and management of, a £500 million portfolio of U.S. mortgage-backed securities. The alleged damages range between $177 million and $234 million, plus compound interest on an alleged $125 million of realized losses in the portfolio. On January 2, 2014, Philips filed a claim form (“Claim”) in the High Court of Justice in London, England, which formally commenced litigation with respect to the allegations in the Letter of Claim. AllianceBernstein believes that it has strong defenses to these claims, which were set forth in AllianceBernstein's October 12, 2012 response to the Letter of Claim and AllianceBernstein's June 27, 2014 Statement of Defence in response to the Claim, and will defend this matter vigorously.
	____________________________________________________________________________
	In addition to the matters described above, a number of lawsuits, claims and assessments have been filed against life and health insurers and asset managers in the jurisdictions in which AXA Equitable and its respective subsidiaries do business. These actions and proceedings involve, among other things, insurers' sales practices, alleged agent misconduct, alleged failure to properly supervise agents, contract administration, product design, features and accompanying disclosure, alleged breach of fiduciary duties, alleged mismanagement of client funds and other matters. Some of the matters have resulted in the award of substantial judgments against other insurers and asset managers, including material amounts of punitive damages, or in substantial settlements. In some states, juries have substantial discretion in awarding punitive damages. AXA Equitable and its subsidiaries from time to time are involved in such actions and proceedings. Some of these actions and proceedings filed against AXA Equitable and its subsidiaries have been brought on behalf of various alleged classes of plaintiffs and certain of these plaintiffs seek damages of unspecified amounts. While the ultimate outcome of such matters cannot be predicted with certainty, in the opinion of management no such matter is likely to have a material adverse effect on AXA Equitable's consolidated financial position or results of operations. However, it should be noted that the frequency of large damage awards, including large punitive damage awards that bear little or no relation to actual economic damages incurred by plaintiffs in some jurisdictions, continues to create the potential for an unpredictable judgment in any given matter.
	Although the outcome of litigation and regulatory matters generally cannot be predicted with certainty, management intends to vigorously defend against the allegations made by the plaintiffs in the actions described above and believes that the ultimate resolution of the litigation and regulatory matters described therein involving AXA Equitable and/or its subsidiaries should not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position of AXA Equitable. Management cannot make an estimate of loss, if any, or predict whether or not any of the litigations and regulatory matters described above will have a material adverse effect on AXA Equitable's consolidated results of operations in any particular period.

RELATED_PARTY_TRANSACTIONS

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	'
	11)       RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
	AXA Equitable reimburses AXA Financial for expenses relating to the Excess Retirement Plan, Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and certain other employee benefit plans that provide participants with medical, life insurance, and deferred compensation benefits. Such reimbursement was based on the cost to AXA Financial of the benefits provided which totaled $7 million, $12 million, $11 million and $23 million, respectively, for the second quarter and first six months of 2014 and 2013.
	AXA Equitable paid $154 million, $308 million, $156 million and $308 million, respectively, of commissions and fees to AXA Distribution and its subsidiaries for sales of insurance products for the second quarter and first six months of 2014 and 2013. AXA Equitable charged AXA Distribution's subsidiaries $62 million, $132 million, $61 million and $141 million, respectively, for their applicable share of operating expenses for the second quarter and first six months of 2014 and 2013, pursuant to the Agreements for Services.
	At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company's GMIB reinsurance asset with AXA Arizona had carrying values of $6,641 million and $5,388 million, respectively, and is reported in Guaranteed minimum income benefit reinsurance contract asset, at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets. Ceded premiums to AXA Arizona in the second quarter and first six months of 2014 and 2013 related to the UL and no lapse guarantee riders totaled approximately $113 million, $220 million, $122 million and $238 million, respectively. Ceded claims paid in the second quarter and first six months of 2014 and 2013 were $18 million, $48 million, $16 million and $35 million, respectively.
	In December 2008, AXA Equitable issued a $500 million callable 7.1% surplus note to AXA Financial. The note paid interest semi-annually and was scheduled to mature on December 1, 2018. In June 2014, AXA Equitable repaid this note at par value plus interest accrued of $17 million to AXA Financial.

ACCUMULATED_OTHER_COMPREHENSIV

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Abstract]	'
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	'
	12) ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
	AOCI represents cumulative gains (losses) on items that are not reflected in earnings (loss). The balances as of June 30, 2014 and 2013 follow:
					June 30,
					2014			2013
					(In Millions)
	Unrealized gains (losses) on investments				$	808		$	375
	Defined benefit pension plans					-717			-1,001
	Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)					91			-626
	Less: Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest					9			30
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to AXA Equitable				$	100		$	-596
	The components of OCI, net-of-taxes for the second quarter and first six months of 2014 and 2013 follow:
				Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
				June 30,						June 30,
				2014			2013			2014		2013
				(In Millions)
	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments:
		Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period		$	352		$	-1,004		$	743	$	-1,203
		(Gains) losses reclassified into net earnings (loss) during the period(1)			25			12			21		21
	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments				377			-992			764		-1,182
	Adjustments for policyholders' liabilities, DAC, insurance liability
		loss recognition and other			-63			171			-97		205
	Change in unrealized gains (losses), net of adjustments (net of deferred income
		tax expense (benefit) of $166 million, $(430) million,$354 million and $(517) million)			314			-821			667		-977
	Change in defined benefit plans:
		Net gain (loss) arising during the period			-			25			-		0
		Less: reclassification adjustments to net earnings (loss) for:(2)
			Amortization of net actuarial (gains) losses included in
			net periodic cost		21			55			40		55
	Change in defined benefit plans (net of deferred income tax expense
		(benefit) of $10 million $43 million, $21 million and $30 million) (3)			21			80			40		55
	Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes				335			-741			707		-922
	Less: Other comprehensive (income) loss attributable
		to noncontrolling interest			-2			5			-4		9
	Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to AXA Equitable			$	333		$	-736		$	703	$	-913
	See “Reclassification adjustments” in Note 3. Reclassification amounts presented net of income tax expense (benefit) of $(13) million, $(11) million, $(7) million and $(11) million for the second quarter and first six months of 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	These AOCI components are included in the computation of net periodic costs (see Note 7). Reclassification adjustments shown net of income tax expense (benefit) of $10 million, $21 million, $30 million and $30 million for the second quarter and first six months of 2014 and 2013 respectively.
	In the second quarter of 2013, the Company recorded an out-of-period adjustment of $83 million which reduced the liability for the qualified pension plan and increased OCI by $55 million, net of income taxes of $28 million related to first quarter 2013.
	Investment gains and losses reclassified from AOCI to net earnings (loss) primarily consist of realized gains (losses) on sales and OTTI of AFS securities and are included in Total investment gains (losses), net on the consolidated statements of earnings (loss). Amounts reclassified from AOCI to net earnings (loss) as related to defined benefit plans primarily consist of amortizations of net (gains) losses and net prior service cost (credit) recognized as a component of net periodic cost and reported in Compensation and benefit expenses in the consolidated statements of earnings (loss). Amounts presented in the table above are net of tax.

RESTRUCTURING

RESTRUCTURING	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]	'
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	13) RESTRUCTURING
	As part of AXA Equitable's on-going efforts to reduce costs and operate more efficiently, from time to time, management has approved and initiated plans to reduce headcount and relocate certain operations. In the second quarter and first six months of 2014 and 2013, respectively, AXA Equitable recorded $2 million, $28 million, $53 million and $74 million pre-tax charges related to severance and lease write-offs. The amount recorded in the first six months of 2014, second quarter and first six months of 2013, included pre-tax charges of $22 million, $52 million and $52 million, respectively, related to the reduction in office space in the Company's 1290 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY headquarters.

ACQUISITION_BY_ALLIANCEBERNSTE

ACQUISITION BY ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Acquisitions by AllianceBernstein [Abstract]	'
ACQUISITIONS BY ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN	'
	14)       ACQUISITION BY ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN
	On June 20, 2014, AllianceBernstein acquired an approximate 82% interest in CPH Capital Fondsmaeglerselskab A/S (“CPH”), a Danish asset management firm that manages approximately $3.0 billion in global core equity assets for institutional investors, for a cash payment of $64 million and assumed net liabilities of $5 million. AllianceBernstein also recorded redeemable noncontrolling interest of $17 million relating to the fair value of the remaining approximate 18% of CPH. The valuation of the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired has been determined provisionally. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable assets acquired resulted in the preliminary recognition of $86 million of goodwill as of June 30, 2014. Adjustments, if any, will be recorded to goodwill upon the completion of the valuation. This acquisition will not have a significant impact on revenues and earnings. As a result, the Company has not provided supplemental pro forma information.

SEGMENT_INFORMATION

SEGMENT INFORMATION	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Information [Abstract]	'
SEGMENT INFORMATION	'
	15)       SEGMENT INFORMATION
	The following tables reconcile segment revenues and earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes to total revenues and earnings (loss) as reported on the consolidated statements of earnings (loss) and segment assets to total assets on the consolidated balance sheets, respectively.
			Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
			June 30,				June 30,
			2014		2013		2014			2013
			(In Millions)
	Segment revenues:
	Insurance		$	2,773	$	-194	$	5,773	$	-508
	Investment Management(1)			759		737		1,471		1,447
	Consolidation/elimination			-8		-6		-14		-10
	Total Revenues		$	3,524	$	537	$	7,230	$	929
	Intersegment investment advisory and other fees of approximately $18 million, $35 million, $16 million and $32 million for the second quarter and first six months of 2014 and 2013, respectively, are included in total revenues of the Investment Management segment.
			Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
			June 30,				June 30,
			2014		2013		2014			2013
			(In Millions)
	Segment earnings (loss) from continuing operations,
		before income taxes:
	Insurance		$	1,038	$	-1,652	$	2,423	$	-3,334
	Investment Management(2)			144		136		270		262
	Consolidation/elimination			0		-1		0		-1
	Total Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations,
		before income taxes	$	1,182	$	-1,517	$	2,693	$	-3,073
	Net of interest expense incurred on securities borrowed.
			June 30,		December 31,
			2014		2013
			(In Millions)
	Segment assets:
	Insurance		$	178,772	$	171,532
	Investment Management			11,932		11,873
	Consolidation/elimination			-3		-4
	Total Assets		$	190,701	$	183,401

SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNTING_POLICIE1

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (POLICIES)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Accounting for Variable Annuities With Guarantee Features [Policy Text Block]	'
	Accounting for Variable Annuities with GMDB and GMIB Features
	Future claims exposure on products with guaranteed minimum death benefit (“GMDB”) and guaranteed minimum income benefit (“GMIB”) features are sensitive to movements in the equity markets and interest rates. The Company has in place various hedging programs utilizing derivatives that are designed to mitigate the impact of movements in equity markets and interest rates. The accounting for these various hedging programs do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. As a result, changes in the value of the derivatives will be recognized in the period in which they occur while offsetting changes in reserves and deferred policy acquisition costs (“DAC”) will be recognized over time in accordance with policies described in the Company's Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2013, under “Policyholders' Account Balances and Future Policy Benefits” and “DAC”. These differences in recognition contribute to earnings volatility.
	GMIB reinsurance contracts are used to cede to affiliated and non-affiliated reinsurers a portion of the exposure on variable annuity products that offer the GMIB feature. The GMIB reinsurance contracts are accounted for as derivatives and are reported at fair value. Gross reserves for GMIB are calculated on the basis of assumptions related to projected benefits and related contract charges over the lives of the contracts and therefore will not immediately reflect the offsetting impact on future claims exposure resulting from the same capital market and/or interest rate fluctuations that cause gains or losses on the fair value of the GMIB reinsurance contracts. The changes in the fair value of the GMIB reinsurance contracts are recorded in the period in which they occur while offsetting changes in gross reserves and DAC for GMIB are recognized over time in accordance with policies described in the Company's Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 under “Policyholders' Account Balances and Future Policy Benefits” and “DAC”. These differences in recognition contribute to earnings volatility
New Accounting Pronouncements Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements
	In July 2013, the FASB issued new guidance on the presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. The amendments in this guidance state that an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion thereof, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward. An exception to this guidance would be where a net operating loss carryforward or similar tax loss or credit carryforward would not be available under the tax law to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position, or the tax law does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose. In such a case, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. This guidance was effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2013. Implementation of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
	In February 2013, the FASB issued new guidance to improve the reporting of reclassifications out of AOCI. The amendments in this guidance require an entity to report the effect of significant reclassifications out of AOCI on the respective line items in the statement of earnings (loss) if the amount being reclassified is required to be reclassified in its entirety to net earnings (loss). For other amounts that are not required to be reclassified in their entirety to net earnings in the same reporting period, an entity is required to cross-reference other disclosures that provide additional detail about those amounts. The guidance requires disclosure of reclassification information either in the notes or the face of the financial statements provided the information is presented in one location. This guidance was effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 31, 2012. Implementation of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
	In December 2011, the FASB issued new and enhanced disclosures about offsetting (netting) of financial instruments and derivatives, including repurchase/reverse repurchase agreements and securities lending/borrowing arrangements, to converge with those required by IFRS. The disclosures require presentation in tabular format of gross and net information about assets and liabilities that either are offset (presented net) on the balance sheet or are subject to master netting agreements or similar arrangements providing rights of setoff, such as global master repurchase, securities lending, and derivative clearing agreements, irrespective of whether the assets and liabilities are offset. Financial instruments subject only to collateral agreements are excluded from the scope of these requirements, however, the tabular disclosures are required to include the fair values of financial collateral, including cash, related to master netting agreements or similar arrangements. In January 2013, the FASB issued new guidance limiting the scope of the new balance sheet offsetting disclosures to derivatives, repurchase agreements, and securities lending transactions to the extent that they are (1) offset in the financial statements or (2) subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. This guidance was effective for interim and annual periods beginning after January 1, 2013. Implementation of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
Future Adoption Of New Accounting Pronouncements [Policy Text Block]	'
	Future Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements
	In June 2014, the FASB issued new guidance for accounting for share-based payments when the terms of an award provide that a performance target could be achieved after the requisite service period. The new guidance is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015. Management does not expect implementation of this guidance will have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
	In June 2014, the FASB issued new guidance for repurchase-to-maturity transactions, repurchase financings and added disclosure requirements, which aligns the accounting for repurchase-to-maturity transactions and repurchase financing arrangements with the accounting for other typical repurchase agreements. The new guidance also requires additional disclosures about repurchase agreements and similar transactions. The accounting changes and disclosure requirements are effective for interim or annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Management does not expect implementation of this guidance will have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued new revenue recognition guidance that is intended to improve and converge the financial reporting requirements for revenue from contracts with customers with IFRS. The new guidance applies to contracts that deliver goods or services to a customer, except when those contracts are for: insurance, leases, rights and obligations that are in the scope of certain financial instruments (i.e. derivative contracts) and guarantees other than product or service warranties. The new guidance is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2016. Management does not expect implementation of this guidance will have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

INVESTMENTS_TABLES

INVESTMENTS (TABLES)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Investments Tables [Abstract]	'
Available For Sale Securities [Text Block]	'
	Available-for-Sale Securities by Classification
								Gross			Gross
					Amortized			Unrealized			Unrealized			Fair			OTTI
					Cost			Gains			Losses			Value			in AOCI (3)
					(In Millions)
	June 30, 2014:
	Fixed Maturity Securities:
		Corporate			$	21,125		$	1,786		$	47		$	22,864		$	0
		U.S. Treasury, government and agency				5,728			71			113			5,686			0
		States and political subdivisions				444			68			1			511			0
		Foreign governments				409			48			3			454			0
		Commercial mortgage-backed				909			15			181			743			12
		Residential mortgage-backed(1)				832			43			1			874			0
		Asset-backed(2)				95			14			2			107			4
		Redeemable preferred stock				855			71			14			912			0
			Total Fixed Maturities			30,397			2,116			362			32,151			16
	Equity securities					44			1			0			45			0
	Total at June 30, 2014				$	30,441		$	2,117		$	362		$	32,196		$	16
	December 31, 2013:
	Fixed Maturity Securities:
		Corporate			$	21,516		$	1,387		$	213		$	22,690		$	0
		U.S. Treasury, government and agency				3,584			22			477			3,129			0
		States and political subdivisions				444			35			2			477			0
		Foreign governments				392			46			5			433			0
		Commercial mortgage-backed				971			10			265			716			23
		Residential mortgage-backed(1)				914			34			1			947			0
		Asset-backed(2)				132			11			3			140			4
		Redeemable preferred stock				883			55			51			887			0
			Total Fixed Maturities			28,836			1,600			1,017			29,419			27
	Equity securities					37			0			3			34			0
	Total at December 31, 2013				$	28,873		$	1,600		$	1,020		$	29,453		$	27
Investments Classified By Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]	'
	Available-for-Sale Fixed Maturities
	Contractual Maturities at June 30, 2014
				Amortized Cost			Fair Value
				(In Millions)
	Due in one year or less			$	2,168		$	2,213
	Due in years two through five				6,682			7,296
	Due in years six through ten				10,644			11,314
	Due after ten years				8,212			8,692
		Subtotal			27,706			29,515
	Commercial mortgage-backed securities				909			743
	Residential mortgage-backed securities				832			874
	Asset-backed securities				95			107
	Total			$	29,542		$	31,239
Available For Sale Fixed Maturities Proceeds Gross Gains And Gross Losses From Sales And Other Than Temporary Impairments [Table Text Block]	'
					Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
					June 30,						June 30,
					2014			2013			2014			2013
					(In Millions)
	Proceeds from sales				$	599		$	912		$	647		$	1,172
	Gross gains on sales				$	5		$	14		$	15		$	21
	Gross losses on sales				$	-5		$	-1		$	-6		$	-1
	Total OTTI				$	-38		$	-50		$	-51		$	-64
	Non-credit losses recognized in OCI					0			15			0			15
	Credit losses recognized in earnings (loss)				$	-38		$	-35		$	-51		$	-49
Fixed Maturities Credit Loss Impairments [Table Text Block]	'
		Fixed Maturities - Credit Loss Impairments
			Three Months Ended							Six Months Ended
			June 30,							June 30,
				2014			2013			2014			2013
				(In Millions)
	Balances, beginning of period			$	-333		$	-384		$	-370		$	-372
	Previously recognized impairments on securities that matured,
		paid, prepaid or sold			27			12			77			14
	Recognized impairments on securities impaired to fair value this period(1)				0			0			0			0
	Impairments recognized this period on securities not previously impaired				-38			-35			-51			-49
	Increases due to passage of time on previously recorded credit losses				0			0			0			0
	Accretion of previously recognized impairments due to increases in
		expected cash flows			0			0			0			0
	Balances at June 30,			$	-344		$	-407		$	-344		$	-407
Unrealized Gain Loss On Investments [Table Text Block]	'
					June 30,			December 31,
					2014			2013
					(In Millions)
	AFS Securities:
		Fixed maturities:
			With OTTI loss		$	-2		$	-28
			All other			1,756			610
		Equity securities				1			-3
	Net Unrealized Gains (Losses)				$	1,755		$	579
Unrealized Gain Loss On Investments With Other Than Temporary Impairment [Table Text Block]	'
	Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Fixed Maturities with OTTI Losses
																		AOCI Gain
						Net												(Loss) Related
						Unrealized									Deferred			to Net
						Gains									Income			Unrealized
						(Losses) on						Policyholders'			Tax Asset			Investment
						Investments			DAC			Liabilities			(Liability)			Gains (Losses)
						(In Millions)
	Balance, April 1, 2014					$	-22		$	1		$	5		$	5		$	-11
	Net investment gains (losses) arising
		during the period					-7			0			0			0			-7
	Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses:
			Included in Net earnings (loss)				27			0			0			0			27
			Excluded from Net earnings (loss)(1)				0			0			0			0			0
	Impact of net unrealized investment
		gains (losses) on:
			DAC				0			0			0			0			0
			Deferred income taxes				0			0			0			-6			-6
			Policyholders' liabilities				0			0			-3			0			-3
	Balance, June 30, 2014					$	-2		$	1		$	2		$	-1		$	0
	Balance, April 1, 2013					$	-8		$	1		$	4		$	1		$	-2
	Net investment gains (losses) arising
		during the period					-12			0			0			0			-12
	Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses:
			Included in Net earnings (loss)				0			0			0			0			0
			Excluded from Net earnings (loss)(1)				-15			0			0			0			-15
	Impact of net unrealized investment
		gains (losses) on:
			DAC				0			1			0			0			1
			Deferred income taxes				0			0			0			7			7
			Policyholders' liabilities				0			0			5			0			5
	Balance, June 30, 2013					$	-35		$	2		$	9		$	8		$	-16
																		AOCI Gain
						Net												(Loss) Related
						Unrealized									Deferred			to Net
						Gains									Income			Unrealized
						(Losses) on						Policyholders'			Tax Asset			Investment
						Investments			DAC			Liabilities			(Liability)			Gains (Losses)
						(In Millions)
	Balance, January 1, 2014					$	-28		$	2		$	10		$	5		$	-11
	Net investment gains (losses) arising
		during the period					-3			0			0			0			-3
	Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses:
			Included in Net earnings (loss)				29			0			0			0			29
			Excluded from Net earnings (loss)(1)				0			0			0			0			0
	Impact of net unrealized investment
		gains (losses) on:
			DAC				0			-1			0			0			-1
			Deferred income taxes				0			0			0			-6			-6
			Policyholders' liabilities				0			0			-8			0			-8
	Balance, June 30, 2014					$	-2		$	1		$	2		$	-1		$	0
	Balance, January 1, 2013					$	-12		$	1		$	4		$	2		$	-5
	Net investment gains (losses) arising
		during the period					-13			0			0			0			-13
	Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses:
			Included in Net earnings (loss)				5			0			0			0			5
			Excluded from Net earnings (loss)(1)				-15			0			0			0			-15
	Impact of net unrealized investment
		gains (losses) on:
			DAC				0			1			0			0			1
			Deferred income taxes				0			0			0			6			6
			Policyholders' liabilities				0			0			5			0			5
	Balance, June 30, 2013					$	-35		$	2		$	9		$	8		$	-16
Other Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]	'
	All Other Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses) in AOCI
																		AOCI Gain
						Net												(Loss) Related
						Unrealized									Deferred			to Net
						Gains									Income			Unrealized
						(Losses) on						Policyholders'			Tax Asset			Investment
						Investments			DAC			Liabilities			(Liability)			Gains (Losses)
						(In Millions)
	Balance, April 1, 2014					$	1,197		$	-110		$	-291		$	-279		$	517
	Net investment gains (losses) arising
		during the period					549			0			0			0			549
	Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses:
			Included in Net earnings (loss)				11			0			0			0			11
			Excluded from Net earnings (loss)(1)				0			0			0			0			0
	Impact of net unrealized investment
		gains (losses) on:
			DAC				0			-7			0			0			-7
			Deferred income taxes				0			0			0			-160			-160
			Policyholders' liabilities				0			0			-90			0			-90
	Balance, June 30, 2014					$	1,757		$	-117		$	-381		$	-439		$	820
	Balance, April 1, 2013					$	2,603		$	-121		$	-593		$	-661		$	1,228
	Net investment gains (losses) arising
		during the period					-1,535			0			0			0			-1,535
	Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses:
			Included in Net earnings (loss)				21			0			0			0			21
			Excluded from Net earnings (loss)(1)				15			0			0			0			15
	Impact of net unrealized investment
		gains (losses) on:
			DAC				0			11			0			0			11
			Deferred income taxes				0			0			0			429			429
			Policyholders' liabilities				0			0			257			0			257
	Balance, June 30, 2013					$	1,104		$	-110		$	-336		$	-232		$	426
																		AOCI Gain
						Net												(Loss) Related
						Unrealized									Deferred			to Net
						Gains									Income			Unrealized
						(Losses) on						Policyholders'			Tax Asset			Investment
						Investments			DAC			Liabilities			(Liability)			Gains (Losses)
						(In Millions)
	Balance, January 1, 2014					$	607		$	-107		$	-245		$	-90		$	165
	Net investment gains (losses) arising
		during the period					1,147			0			0			0			1,147
	Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses:
			Included in Net earnings (loss)				3			0			0			0			3
			Excluded from Net earnings (loss)(1)				0			0			0			0			0
	Impact of net unrealized investment
		gains (losses) on:
			DAC				0			-10			0			0			-10
			Deferred income taxes				0			0			0			-349			-349
			Policyholders' liabilities				0			0			-136			0			-136
	Balance, June 30, 2014					$	1,757		$	-117		$	-381		$	-439		$	820
	Balance, January 1, 2013					$	2,900		$	-179		$	-603		$	-741		$	1,377
	Net investment gains (losses) arising
		during the period					-1,838			0			0			0			-1,838
	Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses:
			Included in Net earnings (loss)				27			0			0			0			27
			Excluded from Net earnings (loss)(1)				15			0			0			0			15
	Impact of net unrealized investment
		gains (losses) on:
			DAC				0			69			0			0			69
			Deferred income taxes				0			0			0			509			509
			Policyholders' liabilities				0			0			267			0			267
	Balance, June 30, 2013					$	1,104		$	-110		$	-336		$	-232		$	426
Schedule Of Unrealized Loss On Investments [Table Text Block]	'
					Less Than 12 Months						12 Months or Longer						Total
								Gross						Gross						Gross
								Unrealized						Unrealized						Unrealized
					Fair Value			Losses			Fair Value			Losses			Fair Value			Losses
					(In Millions)
	June 30, 2014:
	Fixed Maturity Securities:
		Corporate			$	470		$	-4		$	1,187		$	-43		$	1,657		$	-47
		U.S. Treasury, government
			and agency			127			-1			2,834			-112			2,961			-113
		States and political subdivisions				0			0			0			-1			0			-1
		Foreign governments				14			-1			75			-2			89			-3
		Commercial mortgage-backed				18			-1			447			-180			465			-181
		Residential mortgage-backed				140			-1			55			0			195			-1
		Asset-backed				1			0			22			-2			23			-2
		Redeemable preferred stock				0			0			255			-14			255			-14
	Total				$	770		$	-8		$	4,875		$	-354		$	5,645		$	-362
	December 31, 2013:
	Fixed Maturity Securities:
	Corporate				$	4,381		$	-187		$	248		$	-26		$	4,629		$	-213
		U.S. Treasury, government
			and agency			2,645			-477			0			0			2,645			-477
		States and political subdivisions				36			-2			0			0			36			-2
		Foreign governments				68			-4			7			-1			75			-5
		Commercial mortgage-backed				30			-5			529			-260			559			-265
		Residential mortgage-backed				260			-1			1			0			261			-1
		Asset-backed				2			0			28			-3			30			-3
		Redeemable preferred stock				232			-49			79			-2			311			-51
	Total				$	7,654		$	-725		$	892		$	-292		$	8,546		$	-1,017
Troubled Debt Restructurings on Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]	'
	Troubled Debt Restructuring - Modifications
				Number			Outstanding Recorded Investment
				of Loans			Pre-Modification			Post - Modification
	30-Jun-14						(In Millions)
	Troubled debt restructurings:
		Agricultural mortgage loans			0		$	0		$	0
		Commercial mortgage loans			1			84			93
	Total				1		$	84		$	93
Allowance For Credit Losses On Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]	'
				2014			2013
	Allowance for credit losses:			(In Millions)
	Beginning balance, January 1,			$	42		$	34
		Charge-offs			-14			0
		Recoveries			0			-2
		Provision			6			4
	Ending balance, June 30,			$	34		$	36
	Ending balance, June 30,:
		Individually Evaluated for Impairment		$	34		$	36
Debt Service Coverage Ratio [Table Text Block]	'
	Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value and Debt Service Coverage Ratios
	30-Jun-14
						Debt Service Coverage Ratio
																					Less		Total
						Greater			1.8x to			1.5x to			1.2x to			1.0x to			than		Mortgage
	Loan-to-Value Ratio:(2)					than 2.0x			2.0x			1.8x			1.5x			1.2x			1.0x		Loans
						(In Millions)
	Commercial Mortgage Loans(1)
	0% - 50%					$	250		$	0		$	0		$	0		$	35		$	0	$	285
	50% - 70%						760			526			709			565			66			83		2,709
	70% - 90%						116			0			34			469			79			111		809
	90% plus						123			0			0			46			27			140		336
	Total Commercial
		Mortgage Loans				$	1,249		$	526		$	743		$	1,080		$	207		$	334	$	4,139
	Agricultural Mortgage Loans(1)
	0% - 50%					$	184		$	86		$	214		$	394		$	200		$	46	$	1,124
	50% - 70%						125			56			197			213			182			39		812
	70% - 90%						0			0			0			0			0			0		0
	90% plus						0			0			0			0			0			0		0
	Total Agricultural
		Mortgage Loans				$	309		$	142		$	411		$	607		$	382		$	85	$	1,936
	Total Mortgage Loans(1)
	0% - 50%					$	434		$	86		$	214		$	394		$	235		$	46	$	1,409
	50% - 70%						885			582			906			778			248			122		3,521
	70% - 90%						116			0			34			469			79			111		809
	90% plus						123			0			0			46			27			140		336
	Total Mortgage Loans					$	1,558		$	668		$	1,154		$	1,687		$	589		$	419	$	6,075
	Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value and Debt Service Coverage Ratios
	31-Dec-13
						Debt Service Coverage Ratio
																					Less		Total
						Greater			1.8x to			1.5x to			1.2x to			1.0x to			than		Mortgage
	Loan-to-Value Ratio:(2)					than 2.0x			2.0x			1.8x			1.5x			1.2x			1.0x		Loans
						(In Millions)
	Commercial Mortgage Loans(1)
	0% - 50%					$	285		$	0		$	0		$	0		$	36		$	0	$	321
	50% - 70%						360			573			671			533			135			0		2,272
	70% - 90%						116			0			313			240			105			219		993
	90% plus						135			0			0			60			27			48		270
	Total Commercial
		Mortgage Loans				$	896		$	573		$	984		$	833		$	303		$	267	$	3,856
	Agricultural Mortgage Loans(1)
	0% - 50%					$	185		$	82		$	214		$	410		$	208		$	49	$	1,148
	50% - 70%						127			50			193			164			149			39		722
	70% - 90%						0			0			0			0			0			0		0
	90% plus						0			0			0			0			0			0		0
	Total Agricultural
		Mortgage Loans				$	312		$	132		$	407		$	574		$	357		$	88	$	1,870
	Total Mortgage Loans(1)
	0% - 50%					$	470		$	82		$	214		$	410		$	244		$	49	$	1,469
	50% - 70%						487			623			864			697			284			39		2,994
	70% - 90%						116			0			313			240			105			219		993
	90% plus						135			0			0			60			27			48		270
	Total Mortgage Loans					$	1,208		$	705		$	1,391		$	1,407		$	660		$	355	$	5,726
Age Analysis Of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Table Text Block]	'
	Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans
																							Recorded
																							Investment
												90									Total		> 90 Days
						30-59			60-89			Days									Financing		and
						Days			Days			or >			Total			Current			Receivables		Accruing
															(In Millions)
	30-Jun-14
		Commercial				$	0		$	0		$	0		$	0		$	4,139		$	4,139	$	0
		Agricultural					3			7			4			14			1,922			1,936		4
	Total Mortgage Loans					$	3		$	7		$	4		$	14		$	6,061		$	6,075	$	4
	31-Dec-13
		Commercial				$	0		$	0		$	0		$	0		$	3,856		$	3,856	$	0
		Agricultural					5			4			14			23			1,847			1,870		14
	Total Mortgage Loans					$	5		$	4		$	14		$	23		$	5,703		$	5,726	$	14
Impaired Mortgage Loans [Table Text Block]	'
	Impaired Mortgage Loans
									Unpaid						Average			Interest
						Recorded			Principal			Related			Recorded			Income
						Investment			Balance			Allowance			Investment(1)			Recognized
						(In Millions)
	June 30, 2014:
	With no related allowance recorded:
		Commercial mortgage loans - other				$	30		$	34		$	0		$	10		$	0
		Agricultural mortgage loans					0			0			0			0			0
	Total					$	30		$	34		$	0		$	10		$	0
	With related allowance recorded:
		Commercial mortgage loans - other				$	126		$	126		$	-34		$	142		$	1
		Agricultural mortgage loans					0			0			0			0			0
	Total					$	126		$	126		$	-34		$	142		$	1
	December 31, 2013:
	With no related allowance recorded:
		Commercial mortgage loans - other				$	0		$	0		$	0		$	0		$	0
		Agricultural mortgage loans					0			0			0			1			0
	Total					$	0		$	0		$	0		$	1		$	0
	With related allowance recorded:
		Commercial mortgage loans - other				$	135		$	135		$	-42		$	139		$	2
		Agricultural mortgage loans					0			0			0			0			0
	Total					$	135		$	135		$	-42		$	139		$	2
Schedule Of Derivative Instruments [Text Block]	'
		Derivative Instruments by Category
														Gains (Losses)
					At June 30, 2014									Reported In Net
								Fair Value						Earnings (Loss)
					Notional			Asset			Liability			Six Months Ended
					Amount			Derivatives			Derivatives			30-Jun-14
					(In Millions)
	Freestanding derivatives:
	Equity contracts:(1)
		Futures			$	5,175		$	0		$	0		$	-316
		Swaps				1,321			4			44			-95
		Options				6,796			1,080			581			135
	Interest rate contracts:(1)
		Floors				2,100			158			0			8
		Swaps				10,469			345			43			698
		Futures				10,787			0			0			256
	Credit contracts:(1)
		Credit default swaps				330			10			0			4
	Other freestanding contracts:(1)
		Foreign currency contracts				168			0			1			-3
			Net investment income (loss)												687
	Embedded derivatives:
	GMIB reinsurance contracts					0			8,263			0			1,516
	GIB and GWBL and other features(2)					0			0			17			-17
	SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL indexed features(3)					0			0			419			-157
	Total				$	37,146		$	9,860		$	1,105		$	2,029
														Gains (Losses)
					At December 31, 2013									Reported In Net
								Fair Value						Earnings (Loss)
					Notional			Asset			Liability			Six Months Ended
					Amount			Derivatives			Derivatives			30-Jun-13
					(In Millions)
	Freestanding derivatives:
	Equity contracts:(1)
		Futures			$	4,935		$	0		$	3		$	-644
		Swaps				1,293			0			51			-103
		Options				7,506			1,056			593			124
	Interest rate contracts:(1)
		Floors				2,400			193			0			-17
		Swaps				9,823			216			212			-681
		Futures				10,763			0			0			-154
		Swaptions				0			0			0			-169
	Credit contracts:(1)
		Credit default swaps				342			10			1			-3
	Other freestanding contracts:(1)
		Foreign currency contracts				112			1			1			1
			Net investment income (loss)												-1,646
	Embedded derivatives:
	GMIB reinsurance contracts					0			6,747			0			-2,337
	GIB and GWBL and other features(2)					0			0			0			135
	SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL indexed features(3)					0			0			346			-176
	Total				$	37,174		$	8,223		$	1,207		$	-4,024
Offsetting Assets And Liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
	Offsetting of Financial Assets and Liabilities and Derivative Instruments
	At June 30, 2014
								Gross
					Gross			Amounts			Net Amounts
					Amounts			Offset in the			Presented in the
					Recognized			Balance Sheets			Balance Sheets
					(In Millions)
	ASSETS(1)
	Description
	Derivatives:
	Equity contracts				$	1,083		$	618		$	465
	Interest rate contracts					449			41			408
	Credit contracts					10			0			10
			Total Derivatives, subject to an ISDA Master Agreement			1,542			659			883
	Total Derivatives, not subject to an ISDA Master Agreement					53			0			53
			Total Derivatives			1,595			659			936
	Other financial instruments					720			0			720
			Other invested assets		$	2,315		$	659		$	1,656
	LIABILITIES(2)
	Description
	Derivatives:
	Equity contracts				$	618		$	618		$	0
	Interest rate contracts					41			41			0
	Credit contracts					0			0			0
			Total Derivatives, subject to an ISDA Master Agreement			659			659			0
	Total Derivatives, not subject to an ISDA Master Agreement					0			0			0
			Total Derivatives			659			659			0
	Other financial liabilities					2,891			0			2,891
			Other liabilities		$	3,550		$	659		$	2,891
	Offsetting of Financial Assets and Liabilities and Derivative Instruments
	At December 31, 2013
								Gross
					Gross			Amounts			Net Amounts
					Amounts			Offset in the			Presented in the
					Recognized			Balance Sheets			Balance Sheets
					(In Millions)
	ASSETS(1)
	Description
	Derivatives:
	Equity contracts				$	1,056		$	642		$	414
	Interest rate contracts					344			211			133
	Credit contracts					9			0			9
			Total Derivatives, subject to an ISDA Master Agreement			1,409			853			556
	Total Derivatives, not subject to an ISDA Master Agreement					64			0			64
			Total Derivatives			1,473			853			620
	Other financial instruments					733			0			733
			Other invested assets		$	2,206		$	853		$	1,353
	LIABILITIES(2)
	Description
	Derivatives:
	Equity contracts				$	642		$	642		$	0
	Interest rate contracts					211			211			0
			Total Derivatives, subject to an ISDA Master Agreement			853			853			0
	Total Derivatives, not subject to an ISDA Master Agreement					0			0			0
			Total Derivatives			853			853			0
	Other financial liabilities					2,653			0			2,653
			Other liabilities		$	3,506		$	853		$	2,653
Collateral Arrangements By Counterparty Not Offset In Consolidated Balancesheets [Table Text Block]	'
	Gross Collateral Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
	At June 30, 2014
					Net Amounts		Collateral (Received)/Held
					Presented in the			Financial						Net
					Balance Sheets			Instruments			Cash			Amounts
					(In Millions)
	Counterparty A				$	67		$	0		$	-67		$	0
	Counterparty B					25			0			-25			0
	Counterparty C					69			0			-69			0
	Counterparty D					212			0			-209			3
	Counterparty E					57			0			-56			1
	Counterparty F					14			0			-7			7
	Counterparty G					160			-160			0			0
	Counterparty H					25			-25			0			0
	Counterparty I					80			0			-80			0
	Counterparty J					12			0			-8			4
	Counterparty K					47			0			-47			0
	Counterparty L					69			0			-68			1
	Counterparty M					40			0			-40			0
	Counterparty N					53			0			0			53
	Counterparty Q					6			0			-6			0
			Total Derivatives		$	936		$	-185		$	-682		$	69
	Other financial instruments					720			0			0			720
			Other invested assets		$	1,656		$	-185		$	-682		$	789
	Gross Collateral Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
	At December 31, 2013
					Net Amounts		Collateral (Received)/Held
					Presented in the			Financial						Net
					Balance Sheets			Instruments			Cash			Amounts
					(In Millions)
	Counterparty A				$	46		$	0		$	-46		$	0
	Counterparty B					17			0			-17			0
	Counterparty C					28			0			-28			0
	Counterparty D					175			0			-175			0
	Counterparty E					47			0			-47			0
	Counterparty F					-28			0			28			0
	Counterparty G					134			-134			0			0
	Counterparty H					4			0			-4			0
	Counterparty I					-2			0			2			0
	Counterparty J					-12			0			12			0
	Counterparty K					41			0			-38			3
	Counterparty L					72			0			-69			3
	Counterparty M					30			0			-30			0
	Counterparty N					64			0			0			64
	Counterparty Q					4			0			-4			0
			Total Derivatives		$	620		$	-134		$	-416		$	70
	Other financial instruments					733			0			0			733
			Other invested assets		$	1,353		$	-134		$	-416		$	803

CLOSED_BLOCKS_TABLES

CLOSED BLOCKS (TABLES)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Closed Block Assets And Liabilities Tables [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Closed Block Assets And Liabilities	'
					June 30,			December 31,
					2014			2013
					(In Millions)
	CLOSED BLOCK LIABILITIES:
	Future policy benefits, policyholders’ account balances and other				$	7,629		$	7,716
	Policyholder dividend obligation					233			128
	Other liabilities					132			144
	Total Closed Block liabilities					7,994			7,988
	ASSETS DESIGNATED TO THE CLOSED BLOCK:
	Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost of
		$4,883 and $4,987)				5,235			5,232
	Mortgage loans on real estate					1,337			1,343
	Policy loans					929			949
	Cash and other invested assets					105			48
	Other assets					173			186
	Total assets designated to the Closed Block					7,779			7,758
	Excess of Closed Block liabilities over assets designated to the Closed Block					215			230
	Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
		Net unrealized investment gains (losses), net of deferred income tax (expense) benefit
			of $(45) and $(45) and policyholder dividend obligation of $(233) and $(128)			84			83
	Maximum Future Earnings To Be Recognized From Closed Block Assets and Liabilities				$	299		$	313
Closed Block Operations Net Results [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Closed Block Revenue And Expenses [Table Text Block]	'
							Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
							June 30,					June 30,
						2014			2013		2014		2013
						(In Millions)
	REVENUES:
	Premiums and other income					$	69		$	73	$	141	$	148
	Net investment income (loss)						94			100		190		209
	Net investment gains (losses)						-1			-5		1		-8
	Total revenues						162			168		332		349
	BENEFITS AND OTHER DEDUCTIONS:
	Policyholders’ benefits and dividends						153			173		309		325
	Other operating costs and expenses						1			0		1		1
	Total benefits and other deductions						154			173		310		326
	Net revenues (loss) before income taxes						8			-5		22		23
	Income tax (expense) benefit						-3			2		-8		-8
	Net Revenues (Losses)					$	5		$	-3	$	14	$	15
Closed Block Dividend Obligation [Table Text Block]	'
				Six Months Ended
				June 30,
			2014			2013
			(In Millions)
	Balances, beginning of year		$	128		$	373
	Unrealized investment gains (losses)			105			-207
	Balances, End of Period		$	233		$	166

GMDB_GMIB_GWBL_AND_NO_LAPSE_GU1

GMDB, GMIB, GWBL AND NO LAPSE GUARANTEE FEATURES (TABLES)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Variable Annuity Contracts GMDB GMIB And GWBL Tables [Abstract]	'
Variable Annuity Contracts- GMDB GMIB [Table Text Block]	'
				GMDB			GMIB			Total
				(In Millions)
	Balance at January 1, 2014			$	1,626		$	4,203		$	5,829
		Paid guarantee benefits			-116			-174			-290
		Other changes in reserve			108			626			734
	Balance at June 30, 2014			$	1,618		$	4,655		$	6,273
	Balance at January 1, 2013			$	1,772		$	4,561		$	6,333
		Paid guarantee benefits			-132			-26			-158
		Other changes in reserve			142			0			142
	Balance at June 30, 2013			$	1,782		$	4,535		$	6,317
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit Reinsurance Ceded [Table Text Block]	'
				Six Months Ended
				June 30,
				2014			2013
				(In Millions)
	Balance, beginning of year			$	791		$	844
		Paid guarantee benefits			-56			-59
		Other changes in reserve			55			85
	Balance, End of Period			$	790		$	870
Schedule Of Net Amount Of Risk By Product And Guarantee [Text Block]	'
					Return
					of
					Premium			Ratchet			Roll-Up		Combo		Total
					(Dollars In Millions)
	GMDB:
		Account values invested in:
			General Account		$	13,018		$	209		$	87	$	368	$	13,682
			Separate Accounts		$	38,176		$	8,683		$	4,072	$	37,612	$	88,543
		Net amount at risk, gross			$	237		$	125		$	2,122	$	10,916	$	13,400
		Net amount at risk, net of
			amounts reinsured		$	238		$	84		$	1,406	$	4,174	$	5,902
		Average attained age
			of contractholders			50.9			64.8			70.6		65.6		54.7
		Percentage of contractholders
			over age 70			8.60%			33.30%			54.50%		35.20%		15.90%
		Range of contractually specified
			interest rates			N/A			N/A			3% - 6%		3% - 6.5%		3% - 6.5%
	GMIB:
		Account values invested in:
			General Account			N/A			N/A		$	407	$	388	$	795
			Separate Accounts			N/A			N/A		$	10,195	$	47,832	$	58,027
		Net amount at risk, gross				N/A			N/A		$	982	$	2,427	$	3,409
		Net amount at risk, net of
			amounts reinsured			N/A			N/A		$	297	$	585	$	882
		Weighted average years remaining
			until annuitization			N/A			N/A			0.8		3.1		2.9
		Range of contractually specified
			interest rates			N/A			N/A			3% - 6%		3% - 6.5%		3% - 6.5%
Schedule Of Fair Value Of Separate Accounts By Major Category Of Investment [Text Block]	'
	Investment in Variable Insurance Trust Mutual Funds
				June 30,			December 31,
				2014			2013
				(In Millions)
	GMDB:
		Equity		$	66,407		$	64,035
		Fixed income			3,181			3,330
		Balanced			18,522			19,237
		Other			433			496
		Total		$	88,543		$	87,098
	GMIB:
		Equity		$	42,910		$	41,603
		Fixed income			2,104			2,208
		Balanced			12,805			13,401
		Other			208			246
		Total		$	58,027		$	57,458
Schedule Of Variable and Interest-Sensitive Life Insurance Policies - No Lapse Guarantee Table [Text Block]	'
				Direct			Reinsurance
				Liability			Ceded			Net
				(In Millions)
	Balance at January 1, 2014			$	829		$	-441		$	388
		Other changes in reserves			39			-57			-18
	Balance at June 30, 2014			$	868		$	-498		$	370
	Balance at January 1, 2013			$	556		$	-310		$	246
		Other changes in reserves			83			-48			35
	Balance at June 30, 2013			$	639		$	-358		$	281

FAIR_VALUE_DISCLOSURES_TABLES

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES (TABLES)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures Tables [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	'
	Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2014
						Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
						(In Millions)
	Assets:
	Investments:
		Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
			Corporate			$	0		$	22,643		$	221		$	22,864
			U.S. Treasury, government and agency				0			5,686			0			5,686
			States and political subdivisions				0			464			47			511
			Foreign governments				0			454			0			454
			Commercial mortgage-backed				0			19			724			743
			Residential mortgage-backed(1)				0			871			3			874
			Asset-backed(2)				0			49			58			107
			Redeemable preferred stock				265			632			15			912
				Subtotal			265			30,818			1,068			32,151
		Other equity investments					233			1			53			287
		Trading securities					585			4,170			0			4,755
		Other invested assets:
			Short-term investments				0			77			0			77
			Swaps				0			262			0			262
			Credit Default Swaps				0			10			0			10
			Options				0			499			0			499
			Floors				0			158			0			158
				Subtotal			0			1,006			0			1,006
	Cash equivalents						916			0			0			916
	Segregated securities						0			590			0			590
	GMIB reinsurance contracts						0			0			8,263			8,263
	Separate Accounts' assets						107,963			2,937			238			111,138
			Total Assets			$	109,962		$	39,522		$	9,622		$	159,106
	Liabilities
	GWBL and other features' liability					$	0		$	0		$	17		$	17
	SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL indexed features' liability						0			419			0			419
			Total Liabilities			$	0		$	419		$	17		$	436
	Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2013
						Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
						(In Millions)
	Assets:
	Investments:
		Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
			Corporate			$	0		$	22,400		$	291		$	22,691
			U.S. Treasury, government and agency				0			3,129			0			3,129
			States and political subdivisions				0			431			46			477
			Foreign governments				0			433			0			433
			Commercial mortgage-backed				0			16			700			716
			Residential mortgage-backed(1)				0			943			4			947
			Asset-backed(2)				0			56			83			139
			Redeemable preferred stock				216			656			15			887
				Subtotal			216			28,064			1,139			29,419
		Other equity investments					233			9			52			294
		Trading securities					529			3,692			0			4,221
		Other invested assets:
			Short-term investments				0			99			0			99
			Swaps				0			-45			0			-45
			Credit Default Swaps				0			9			0			9
			Futures				-2			0			0			-2
			Options				0			463			0			463
			Floors				0			193			0			193
				Subtotal			-2			719			0			717
	Cash equivalents						1,310			0			0			1,310
	Segregated securities						0			981			0			981
	GMIB reinsurance contracts						0			0			6,747			6,747
	Separate Accounts' assets						105,579			2,948			237			108,764
			Total Assets			$	107,865		$	36,413		$	8,175		$	152,453
Liabilities:
GWBL and other features' liability					$	0		$	0		$	0		$	0
SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL indexed
	features' liability					0			346			0			346
		Total Liabilities			$	0		$	346		$	0		$	346
Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Text Block]	'
	Level 3 Instruments
	Fair Value Measurements
											State and
											Political						Commercial			Residential
											Sub-			Foreign			Mortgage-			Mortgage-			Asset-
								Corporate			divisions			Govts			backed			backed			backed
								(In Millions)
	Balance, April 1, 2014							$	229		$	47		$	0		$	722		$	3		$	61
		Total gains (losses), realized and
			unrealized, included in:
			Earnings (loss) as:
				Net investment income (loss)					1			0			0			1			0			0
				Investment gains (losses), net					3			0			0			-41			0			0
						Subtotal			4			0			0			-40			0			0
			Other comprehensive income (loss)						-5			1			0			49			0			1
	Purchases								13			0			0			0			0			0
	Issues								0			0			0			0			0			0
	Sales								-19			-1			0			-1			0			-4
	Settlements								0			0			0			0			0			0
	Transfers into Level 3(1)								0			0			0			0			0			0
	Transfers out of Level 3(1)								-1			0			0			-6			0			0
	Balance, June 30, 2014							$	221		$	47		$	0		$	724		$	3		$	58
	Balance, April 1, 2013							$	327		$	50		$	20		$	929		$	7		$	108
		Total gains (losses), realized and
			unrealized, included in:
			Earnings (loss) as:
				Net investment income (loss)					1			0			0			-1			0			0
				Investment gains (losses), net					2			0			0			-37			0			0
						Subtotal			3			0			0			-38			0			0
			Other comprehensive income (loss)						-3			-1			0			-92			0			-1
	Purchases								0			0			-2			0			0			0
	Sales								-113			0			0			-2			-1			-6
	Transfers into Level 3(1)								5			0			0			0			0			0
	Transfers out of Level 3(1)								0			0			-1			-17			0			0
	Balance, June 30, 2013							$	219		$	49		$	17		$	780		$	6		$	101
											State and
											Political						Commercial			Residential
											Sub-			Foreign			Mortgage-			Mortgage-			Asset-
								Corporate			divisions			Govts			backed			backed			backed
								(In Millions)
	Balance, January 1, 2014							$	291		$	46		$	0		$	700		$	4		$	83
		Total gains (losses), realized and
			unrealized, included in:
			Earnings (loss) as:
				Net investment income (loss)					1			0			0			1			0			0
				Investment gains (losses), net					3			0			0			-57			0			0
						Subtotal			4			0			0			-56			0			0
			Other comprehensive income (loss)						4			2			0			89			0			4
	Purchases								13			0			0			0			0			0
	Issues								0			0			0			0			0			0
	Sales								-20			-1			0			-3			-1			-29
	Settlements								0			0			0			0			0			0
	Transfers into Level 3(1)								0			0			0			0			0			0
	Transfers out of Level 3(1)								-71			0			0			-6			0			0
	Balance, June 30, 2014							$	221		$	47		$	0		$	724		$	3		$	58
	Balance, January 1, 2013							$	355		$	50		$	19		$	900		$	9		$	113
		Total gains (losses), realized and
			unrealized, included in:
			Earnings (loss) as:
				Net investment income (loss)					1			0			0			-1			0			0
				Investment gains (losses), net					3			0			0			-57			0			0
						Subtotal			4			0			0			-58			0			0
			Other comprehensive income (loss)						2			0			-2			-42			0			0
Sales								-142			-1			0			-2			-3			-12
Transfers into Level 3(1)								5			0			0			0			0			0
Transfers out of Level 3(1)								-5			0			0			-18			0			0
Balance, June 30, 2013							$	219		$	49		$	17		$	780		$	6		$	101
							Redeem-															GWBL
							able			Other			Other			GMIB			Separate			and Other
							Preferred			Equity			Invested			Reinsurance			Accounts			Features'
							Stock			Investments(2)			Assets			Asset			Assets			Liability
							(In Millions)
Balance, April 1, 2014							$	15		$	48		$	0		$	7,443		$	240		$	7
	Total gains (losses), realized and
		unrealized, included in:
		Earnings (loss) as:
			Net investment income (loss)					0			5			0			0			0			0
			Investment gains (losses), net					0			0			0			0			-2			0
			Increase (decrease) in the fair value
				of the reinsurance contract asset				0			0			0			770			0			0
			Policyholders' benefits					0			0			0			0			0			-22
					Subtotal			0			5			0			770			-2			-22
		Other comprehensive income (loss)						0			0			0			0			0			0
Purchases								0			0			0			56			4			32
Issues								0			0			0			-6			0			0
Sales								0			0			0			0			-1			0
Settlements								0			0			0			0			-1			0
Transfers into Level 3(1)								0			0			0			0			0			0
Transfers out of Level 3(1)								0			0			0			0			-2			0
Balance, June 30, 2014							$	15		$	53		$	0		$	8,263		$	238		$	17
Balance, April 1, 2013							$	15		$	75		$	0		$	9,856		$	221		$	173
	Total gains (losses), realized and
		unrealized, included in:
		Earnings (loss) as:
			Net investment income (loss)					0			0			0			0			0			0
			Investment gains (losses), net					0			0			0			0			0			0
			Increase (decrease) in the fair value
				of the reinsurance contract asset				0			0			0			-1,203			0			0
			Policyholders' benefits					0			0			0			0			0			-63
					Subtotal			0			0			0			-1,203			0			-63
		Other comprehensive income (loss)						0			-14			0			0			0			0
Purchases								0			0			0			61			0			20
Sales								0			0			0			-7			-5			0
Settlements								0			0			0			0			0			0
Transfers into Level 3(1)								0			0			0			0			0			0
Transfers out of Level 3(1)								0			0			0			0			0			0
Balance, June 30, 2013							$	15		$	61		$	0		$	8,707		$	216		$	130
							Redeem-															GWBL
							able			Other			Other			GMIB			Separate			and Other
							Preferred			Equity			Invested			Reinsurance			Accounts			Features'
							Stock			Investments(2)			Assets			Asset			Assets			Liability
							(In Millions)
Balance, January 1, 2014							$	15		$	52		$	0		$	6,747		$	237		$	0
	Total gains (losses), realized and
		unrealized, included in:
		Earnings (loss) as:
			Net investment income (loss)					0			1			0			0			0			0
			Investment gains (losses), net					0			0			0			0			-3			0
			Increase (decrease) in the fair value
				of the reinsurance contracts				0			0			0			1,423			0			0
			Policyholders' benefits					0			0			0			0			0			-43
					Subtotal			0			1			0			1,423			-3			-43
		Other comprehensive income (loss)						0			0			0			0			0			0
Purchases								0			0			0			111			8			60
Issues								0			0			0			-18			0			0
Sales								0			0			0			0			-2			0
Settlements								0			0			0			0			-2			0
Transfers into Level 3(1)								0			0			0			0			0			0
Transfers out of Level 3(1)								0			0			0			0			0			0
Balance, June 30, 2014							$	15		$	53		$	0		$	8,263		$	238		$	17
Balance, January 1, 2013							$	15		$	77		$	0		$	11,044		$	224		$	265
	Total gains (losses), realized and
		unrealized, included in:
		Earnings (loss) as:
			Net investment income (loss)					0			0			0			0			-5			0
			Investment gains (losses), net					0			0			0			0			0			0
			Increase (decrease) in the fair value
				of the reinsurance contracts				0			0			0			-2,437			0			0
			Policyholders' benefits					0			0			0			0			0			-171
					Subtotal			0			0			0			-2,437			-5			-171
		Other comprehensive income (loss)						0			-16			0			0			0			0
Purchases								0			0			0			121			0			36
Issues								0			0			0			0			0			0
Sales								0			0			0			-21			-2			0
Settlements								0			0			0			0			-1			0
Transfers into Level 3(1)								0			0			0			0			0			0
Transfers out of Level 3(1)								0			0			0			0			0			0
Balance, June 30, 2013							$	15		$	61		$	0		$	8,707		$	216		$	130
Fair Value Assets Unrealized Gains Losses By Category For Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Still Held [Table Text Block]	'
										Earnings (Loss)
																Increase
										Net			Investment			(Decrease) in the
										Investment			Gains			Fair Value of the						Policy-
										Income			(Losses),			Reinsurance						holders'
										(Loss)			Net			Contract Asset			OCI			Benefits
										(In Millions)
	Level 3 Instruments
	Second Quarter 2014
	Held at June 30, 2014:
		Change in unrealized gains (losses):
			Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
				Corporate						$	0		$	0		$	0		$	-5		$	0
				State and political subdivisions							0			0			0			1			0
				Commercial mortgage-backed							0			0			0			50			0
				Asset-backed							0			0			0			2			0
				Other fixed maturities, available-for-sale							0			0			0			0			0
					Subtotal					$	0		$	0		$	0		$	48		$	0
			GMIB reinsurance contracts								0			0			820			0			0
			Separate Accounts’ assets								0			-2			0			0			0
			GWBL and other features’ liability								0			0			0			0			10
					Total					$	0		$	-2		$	820		$	48		$	10
	Level 3 Instruments
	Second Quarter 2013
	Held at June 30, 2013:
		Change in unrealized gains (losses):
			Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
				Corporate						$	0		$	0		$	0		$	-4		$	0
				State and political subdivisions							0			0			0			-1			0
				Foreign governments							0			0			0			-2			0
				Commercial mortgage-backed							0			0			0			-90			0
				Asset-backed							0			0			0			-1			0
					Subtotal					$	0		$	0		$	0		$	-98		$	0
			GMIB reinsurance contracts								0			0			-1,149			0			0
			Separate Accounts’ assets								0			-5			0			0			0
			GWBL and other features’ liability								0			0			0			0			43
					Total					$	0		$	-5		$	-1,149		$	-98		$	43
										Earnings (Loss)
																Increase
										Net			Investment			(Decrease) in
										Investment			Gains			Fair Value of						Policy-
										Income			(Losses),			Reinsurance						holders'
										(Loss)			Net			Contracts			OCI			Benefits
										(In Millions)
	Level 3 Instruments
	First Six Months of 2014
	Held at June 30, 2014:
		Change in unrealized gains (losses):
			Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
				Corporate						$	0		$	0		$	0		$	4		$	0
				Commercial mortgage-backed							0			0			0			89			0
				Asset-backed							0			0			0			4			0
				State and Political Subs							0			0			0			2			0
				Other fixed maturities, available-for-sale							0			0			0			0			0
					Subtotal					$	0		$	0		$	0		$	99		$	0
			GMIB reinsurance contracts								0			0			1,516			0			0
			Separate Accounts’ assets								0			-3			0			0			0
			GWBL and other features’ liability								0			0			0			0			17
					Total					$	0		$	-3		$	1,516		$	99		$	17
	Level 3 Instruments
	First Six Months of 2013
	Held at June 30, 2013:
		Change in unrealized gains (losses):
		Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
			Corporate						$	0		$	0		$	0		$	2		$	0
			Commercial mortgage-backed							0			0			0			-47			0
			Asset-backed							0			0			0			0			0
			Other fixed maturities, available-for-sale							0			0			0			-2			0
				Subtotal					$	0		$	0		$	0		$	-47		$	0
		Other equity investments								0			0			0			0			0
		GMIB reinsurance contracts								0			0			-2,337			0			0
		Separate Accounts’ assets								0			-5			0			0			0
		GWBL and other features’ liability								0			0			0			0			135
				Total					$	0		$	-5		$	-2,337		$	-47		$	135
Fair Value Inputs Quantitative Information [Table Text Block]	'
	Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
	30-Jun-14
					Fair			Valuation			Significant
					Value			Technique			Unobservable Input			Range
	Assets:				(In Millions)
	Investments:
		Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
			Corporate		$	61		Matrix pricing model			Spread over the industry-specific
											benchmark yield curve			0 bps - 470 bps
			Residential mortgage-backed			0		Matrix pricing model			Spread over U.S. Treasury curve			45 bps
			Asset-backed			6		Matrix pricing model			Spread over U.S. Treasury curve			30 bps - 687 bps
		Other equity investments				17		Market comparable			Revenue multiple			2.5x - 3.0x
								companies			Discount rate			18.00%
											Discount years			1.5
	Separate Accounts' assets					215		Third party appraisal			Capitalization rate			5.30%
											Exit capitalization rate			6.30%
											Discount rate			7.20%
						8		Discounted cash flow			Spread over U.S. Treasury curve			225 bps - 407 bps
											Inflation rate			0.0% - 2.3%
											Discount factor			1.4 % - 6.2 %
	GMIB reinsurance contracts					8,263		Discounted cash flow				Lapse Rates		1.0% - 8.0%
												Withdrawal Rates		0.2% - 8.0%
												GMIB Utilization Rates		0.0% - 15.0%
												Non-performance risk		7 bps - 17 bps
												Volatility rates - Equity		9.0% - 30.0%
	Liabilities:
	GMWB/GWBL(1)				$	71			Discounted Cash flow			Lapse Rates		1.0% - 8.0%
												Withdrawal Rates		0.0% - 7.0%
												Volatility rates - Equity		9.0% - 30.0%
	Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
	31-Dec-13
					Fair			Valuation			Significant
					Value			Technique			Unobservable Input			Range
	Assets:				(In Millions)
	Investments:
		Fixed maturities, available-for-sale:
			Corporate		$	54		Matrix pricing model			Spread over the industry-specific
											benchmark yield curve			125 bps - 550 bps
			Residential mortgage-backed			1		Matrix pricing model			Spread over U.S. Treasury curve			45 bps
			Asset-backed			7		Matrix pricing model			Spread over U.S. Treasury curve			30 bps - 687 bps
		Other equity investments				52		Market comparable			Revenue multiple			1.2x - 4.9x
									companies		R&D multiple			1.1x - 17.1x
											Discount rate			18.00%
											Discount years			1
											Discount for lack of marketability
												and risk factors		50.0% - 60.0%
	Separate Accounts' assets					215		Third party appraisal			Capitalization rate			5.40%
											Exit capitalization rate			6.40%
											Discount rate			7.40%
						11		Discounted cash flow			Spread over U.S. Treasury curve			256 bps - 434 bps
											Inflation rate			0.0% - 2.3%
											Discount factor			3.3% - 6.8%
	GMIB reinsurance contracts					6,747		Discounted Cash flow			Lapse Rates			1.0% - 8.0%
											Withdrawal Rates			0.2% - 8.0%
											GMIB Utilization Rates			0.0% - 15.0%
											Non-performance risk			7 bps - 21 bps
											Volatility rates - Equity			20.0%- 33.0%
	Liabilities:
	GMWB/GWBL(1)				$	61		Discounted Cash flow			Lapse Rates			1.0% - 8.0%
											Withdrawal Rates			0.0% - 7.0%
											Volatility rates - Equity			20.0% - 33.0%
Fair Value Disclosure Financial Instruments Not Carried At Fair Value [Table Text Block]	'
					Carrying			Fair Value
					Value			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
					(In Millions)
	June 30, 2014:
		Mortgage loans on real estate			$	6,041		$	0		$	0		$	6,158		$	6,158
		Other limited partnership interests				1,544			0			0			1,544			1,544
		Loans to affiliates				1,085			0			817			395			1,212
		Policyholders' account balances: Investment contracts				2,380			0			0			2,516			2,516
		Long-term debt				200			0			219			0			219
		Loans from affiliates				325			0			399			0			399
	December 31, 2013:
		Mortgage loans on real estate			$	5,684		$	0		$	0		$	5,716		$	5,176
		Other limited partnership interests				1,592			0			0			1,592			1,592
		Loans to affiliates				1,088			0			800			398			1,198
		Policyholders' account balances: Investment contracts				2,435			0			0			2,523			2,523
		Long-term debt				200			0			225			0			225
		Loans from affiliates				825			0			969			0			969

EMPLOYEE_BENEFIT_PLANS_TABLES

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (TABLES)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]	'
Employee Benefit Plans Net Periodic Pension Expense [Table Text Block]	'
		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		June 30,				June 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
		(In Millions)
	Net Periodic Pension Expense:
	(Qualified Plans)
	Service cost	$	3	$	11	$	5	$	22
	Interest cost		26		24		53		47
	Expected return on assets		-38		-39		-77		-77
	Net amortization		28		41		57		82
	Net Periodic Pension Expense	$	19	$	37	$	38	$	74

SHARE_BASED_AND_OTHER_COMPENSA

SHARE- BASED AND OTHER COMPENSATION PROGRAMS (TABLES)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, expenses [Table Text Block]	'
		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		June 30,				June 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
		(In Thousands)
	Performance Units/Shares	$	3,698	$	5,351	$	6,695	$	13,590
	Stock Options		191		175		558		1,007
	Restricted Stock		20		37		41		74
	AXA Miles		74		66		148		132
	AllianceBernstein Stock Options		100		-1,800		-300		-2,500
	AllianceBernstein Restricted Units		4,100		1,900		7,400		7,900
	Total Compensation Expenses	$	8,183	$	5,729	$	14,542	$	20,203

ACCUMULATED_OTHER_COMPREHENSIV1

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (TABLES)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Comprehensive Income Note Tables [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Table Text Block]	'
					June 30,
					2014			2013
					(In Millions)
	Unrealized gains (losses) on investments				$	808		$	375
	Defined benefit pension plans					-717			-1,001
	Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)					91			-626
	Less: Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest					9			30
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to AXA Equitable				$	100		$	-596
Schedule Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	'
				Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
				June 30,						June 30,
				2014			2013			2014		2013
				(In Millions)
	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments:
		Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period		$	352		$	-1,004		$	743	$	-1,203
		(Gains) losses reclassified into net earnings (loss) during the period(1)			25			12			21		21
	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments				377			-992			764		-1,182
	Adjustments for policyholders' liabilities, DAC, insurance liability
		loss recognition and other			-63			171			-97		205
	Change in unrealized gains (losses), net of adjustments (net of deferred income
		tax expense (benefit) of $166 million, $(430) million,$354 million and $(517) million)			314			-821			667		-977
	Change in defined benefit plans:
		Net gain (loss) arising during the period			-			25			-		0
		Less: reclassification adjustments to net earnings (loss) for:(2)
			Amortization of net actuarial (gains) losses included in
			net periodic cost		21			55			40		55
	Change in defined benefit plans (net of deferred income tax expense
		(benefit) of $10 million $43 million, $21 million and $30 million) (3)			21			80			40		55
	Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes				335			-741			707		-922
	Less: Other comprehensive (income) loss attributable
		to noncontrolling interest			-2			5			-4		9
	Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to AXA Equitable			$	333		$	-736		$	703	$	-913

SEGMENT_INFORMATION_TABLES

SEGMENT INFORMATION (TABLES)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Information Tables [Abstract]	'
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	'
			Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
			June 30,				June 30,
			2014		2013		2014			2013
			(In Millions)
	Segment revenues:
	Insurance		$	2,773	$	-194	$	5,773	$	-508
	Investment Management(1)			759		737		1,471		1,447
	Consolidation/elimination			-8		-6		-14		-10
	Total Revenues		$	3,524	$	537	$	7,230	$	929
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	'
			Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
			June 30,				June 30,
			2014		2013		2014			2013
			(In Millions)
	Segment earnings (loss) from continuing operations,
		before income taxes:
	Insurance		$	1,038	$	-1,652	$	2,423	$	-3,334
	Investment Management(2)			144		136		270		262
	Consolidation/elimination			0		-1		0		-1
	Total Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations,
		before income taxes	$	1,182	$	-1,517	$	2,693	$	-3,073
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	'
			June 30,		December 31,
			2014		2013
			(In Millions)
	Segment assets:
	Insurance		$	178,772	$	171,532
	Investment Management			11,932		11,873
	Consolidation/elimination			-3		-4
	Total Assets		$	190,701	$	183,401

ORGANIZATIONS_DETAILS

ORGANIZATIONS (DETAILS)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
AXA Equitable [Member]	'	'
Economic Interest In Subsidiary	32.60%	32.70%
Parent Company [Member]	'	'
Economic Interest In Subsidiary	63.60%	63.70%

INVESTMENTS_AVAILABLE_FOR_SALE

INVESTMENTS (AVAILABLE FOR SALE SECURITIES) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	$30,441	'	$30,441	'	$28,873
Gross Unrealized Gains	'	'	2,117	'	1,600
Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	362	'	1,020
Fair Value	32,196	'	32,196	'	29,453
OTTI in AOCI (3)	16	'	16	'	27
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities Amortized Cost [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities Within One Year Amortized Cost	2,168	'	2,168	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after One Through Five Years, Amortized Cost Basis	6,682	'	6,682	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Five Through Ten Years, Amortized Cost Basis	10,644	'	10,644	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Ten Years, Amortized Cost Basis	8,212	'	8,212	'	'
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities Single Maturity Date Amortized Cost Basis	27,706	'	27,706	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis	29,542	'	29,542	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, within One Year, Fair Value	2,213	'	2,213	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after One Through Five Years, Fair Value	7,296	'	7,296	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Five Through Ten Years, Fair Value	11,314	'	11,314	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Ten Years, Fair Value	8,692	'	8,692	'	'
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities Single Maturity Date	29,515	'	29,515	'	'
Available For Sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value	31,239	'	31,239	'	'
Fixed Maturities - Credit Loss Impairments	'	'	'	'	'
Balances at beginning of period	-333	-384	-370	-372	-372
Previously recognized impairments on securities that matured, paid, prepaid or sold	27	12	77	14	'
Impairments recognized this period on securities not previously impaired	-38	-35	-51	-49	'
Additional impairments this period on securities previously impaired	0	0	0	0	'
Balances at end of period	-344	-407	-344	-407	-370
Available For Sale Fixed Maturities Proceeds Gross Gains And Gross Losses From Sales And Other Than Temporary Impairments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Proceeds From Sale Of Available For Sale Securities	599	912	647	1,172	'
Available For Sale Securities Gross Realized Gains	5	14	15	21	'
Available For Sale Securities Gross Realized Losses	-5	-1	-6	-1	'
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses	-38	-50	-51	-64	'
Portion of loss recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)	0	15	0	15	'
Credit losses recognized in earnings (loss)	-38	-35	-51	-49	'
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	21,125	'	21,125	'	21,516
Gross Unrealized Gains	'	'	1,786	'	1,387
Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	47	'	213
Fair Value	22,864	'	22,864	'	22,690
OTTI in AOCI (3)	0	'	0	'	0
US Treasury and Government [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	5,728	'	5,728	'	3,584
Gross Unrealized Gains	'	'	71	'	22
Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	113	'	477
Fair Value	5,686	'	5,686	'	3,129
OTTI in AOCI (3)	0	'	0	'	0
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	444	'	444	'	444
Gross Unrealized Gains	'	'	68	'	35
Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	1	'	2
Fair Value	511	'	511	'	477
OTTI in AOCI (3)	0	'	0	'	0
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	409	'	409	'	392
Gross Unrealized Gains	'	'	48	'	46
Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	3	'	5
Fair Value	454	'	454	'	433
OTTI in AOCI (3)	0	'	0	'	0
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	909	'	909	'	971
Gross Unrealized Gains	'	'	15	'	10
Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	181	'	265
Fair Value	743	'	743	'	716
OTTI in AOCI (3)	12	'	12	'	23
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities Amortized Cost [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost Basis	909	'	909	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Fair Value	743	'	743	'	'
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	832	'	832	'	914
Gross Unrealized Gains	'	'	43	'	34
Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	1	'	1
Fair Value	874	'	874	'	947
OTTI in AOCI (3)	0	'	0	'	0
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities Amortized Cost [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost Basis	832	'	832	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Fair Value	874	'	874	'	'
Asset-backed Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	95	'	95	'	132
Gross Unrealized Gains	'	'	14	'	11
Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	2	'	3
Fair Value	107	'	107	'	140
OTTI in AOCI (3)	4	'	4	'	4
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities Amortized Cost [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost Basis	95	'	95	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Fair Value	107	'	107	'	'
Redeemable Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	855	'	855	'	883
Gross Unrealized Gains	'	'	71	'	55
Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	14	'	51
Fair Value	912	'	912	'	887
OTTI in AOCI (3)	0	'	0	'	0
Fixed Maturities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	30,397	'	30,397	'	28,836
Gross Unrealized Gains	'	'	2,116	'	1,600
Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	362	'	1,017
Fair Value	32,151	'	32,151	'	29,419
OTTI in AOCI (3)	16	'	16	'	27
Equity Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	44	'	44	'	37
Gross Unrealized Gains	'	'	1	'	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	0	'	3
Fair Value	45	'	45	'	34
OTTI in AOCI (3)	0	'	0	'	0
Trading Fixed Maturities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	213	'	213	'	243
Gross Unrealized Gains	'	'	7	'	2
Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	2	'	7
Fair Value	$218	'	$218	'	$238

INVESTMENTS_NET_UNREALIZED_INV

INVESTMENTS (NET UNREALIZED INVESTMENTS) (Details) (USD $)

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

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Jun. 30, 2013

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Jun. 30, 2013

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Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

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Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Investments [Member]

Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Investments [Member]

Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Investments [Member]

Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Investments [Member]

Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Investments [Member]

Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Investments [Member]

Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Investments [Member]

Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Investments [Member]

Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Investments [Member]

Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Investments [Member]

DAC [Member]

DAC [Member]

DAC [Member]

DAC [Member]

DAC [Member]

DAC [Member]

DAC [Member]

DAC [Member]

Policyholders Liabilities [Member]

Policyholders Liabilities [Member]

Policyholders Liabilities [Member]

Policyholders Liabilities [Member]

Policyholders Liabilities [Member]

Policyholders Liabilities [Member]

Policyholders Liabilities [Member]

Policyholders Liabilities [Member]

Deferred Income Tax Asset Liability [Member]

Deferred Income Tax Asset Liability [Member]

Deferred Income Tax Asset Liability [Member]

Deferred Income Tax Asset Liability [Member]

Deferred Income Tax Asset Liability [Member]

Deferred Income Tax Asset Liability [Member]

Deferred Income Tax Asset Liability [Member]

Deferred Income Tax Asset Liability [Member]

AOCI Gain Losses Related to Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses [Member]

AOCI Gain Losses Related to Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses [Member]

AOCI Gain Losses Related to Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses [Member]

AOCI Gain Losses Related to Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses [Member]

AOCI Gain Losses Related to Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses [Member]

AOCI Gain Losses Related to Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses [Member]

AOCI Gain Losses Related to Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses [Member]

AOCI Gain Losses Related to Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses [Member]

Fixed Maturities [Member]

Fixed Maturities [Member]

Fixed Maturities [Member]

Fixed Maturities [Member]

Equity Securities [Member]

Equity Securities [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses With Otti Losses [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses With Otti Losses [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses With Otti Losses [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses With Otti Losses [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses With Otti Losses [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses With Otti Losses [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses With Otti Losses [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses With Otti Losses [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses With Otti Losses [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses With Otti Losses [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses With Otti Losses [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses With Otti Losses [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses With Otti Losses [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses With Otti Losses [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses With Otti Losses [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses With Otti Losses [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses With Otti Losses [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses With Otti Losses [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses With Otti Losses [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses With Otti Losses [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other [Member]

Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Investments [Member]

Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Investments [Member]

Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Investments [Member]

Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Investments [Member]

Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Investments [Member]

Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Investments [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses With Otti Losses [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses With Otti Losses [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other [Member]

Unrealized Investment Gains Losses All Other [Member]

Net Unrealized Investment Gains Losses Recognized In Aoci Roll Forward [Abstract]

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Balance, beginning of year

$808

$375

$1,755

$579

($22)

($8)

($28)

($12)

$1,197

$2,603

$607

$2,900

$1

$1

$2

$1

($110)

($121)

($107)

($179)

$5

$4

$10

$4

($291)

($593)

($245)

($603)

$5

$1

$5

$2

($279)

($661)

($90)

($741)

($11)

($2)

($11)

($5)

$517

$1,228

$165

$1,377

($2)

($28)

$1,756

$610

$1

($3)

Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period, before tax

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'

'

-7

-12

-3

-13

549

-1,535

1,147

-1,838

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-7

-12

-3

-13

549

-1,535

1,147

-1,838

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Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses Included in Net earnings (loss)

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27

0

29

5

11

21

3

27

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27

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29

5

11

21

3

27

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Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses excluded from Net earnings (loss)

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0

-15

0

-15

0

15

0

15

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0

-15

0

-15

0

15

0

15

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Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on DAC

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0

1

-1

1

-7

11

-10

69

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0

1

-1

1

-7

11

-10

69

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Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on Deferred income taxes

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-6

7

-6

6

-160

429

-349

509

-6

7

-6

6

-160

429

-349

509

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Impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on Policyholders liabilities

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-3

5

-8

5

-90

257

-136

267

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5

-8

5

-90

257

-136

267

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Balance, End of Period

$808

$375

$1,755

$579

($2)

($35)

($2)

($35)

$1,757

$1,104

$1,757

$1,104

$1

$2

$1

$2

($117)

($110)

($117)

($110)

$2

$9

$2

$9

($381)

($336)

($381)

($336)

($1)

$8

($1)

$8

($439)

($232)

($439)

($232)

$0

($16)

$0

($16)

$820

$426

$820

$426

($2)

($28)

$1,756

$610

$1

($3)

INVESTMENTS_FIXED_MATURITIES_A

INVESTMENTS (FIXED MATURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE) (DETAILS) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Number Of Fixed Maturities In An Unrealized Loss Position Greater Than 12 Months	471	'	471	'	747
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	$770	'	$770	'	$7,654
Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	-8	'	-725
Greater than 12 Months, Fair Value	4,875	'	4,875	'	892
Greater Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	-354	'	-292
Total, Fair Value	5,645	'	5,645	'	8,546
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	-362	'	-1,017
Investments In Fixed Maturity Securities Other Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Securities Exposure In Single Issuer Greater Than Stated Percentage Of Total Investments	0.30%	'	0.30%	'	'
Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	362	'	1,020
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	30,441	'	30,441	'	28,873
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments	808	375	808	375	'
The carrying value of fixed maturities non-income producing	13	'	13	'	'
Investment Income Investment Expense	20	18	37	32	'
Trading Securities, Cost	4,729	'	4,729	'	4,225
Trading securities	4,755	'	4,755	'	4,221
Separate Account Equity Investment Carrying Value	206	'	206	'	192
Separate Account Equity Investment Cost	185	'	185	'	183
Equity Securities, Carrying Value	45	'	45	'	34
Equity Securities, Amortized Cost	44	'	44	'	37
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Trading Securities	24	-3	36	18	'
Other Than Investment Grade [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Investments In Fixed Maturity Securities Other Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis Other Than Investment Grade	1,748	'	1,748	'	1,913
Percentage Of Available For Sale Securities	5.80%	'	5.80%	'	6.60%
Subprime residential mortgage loans [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Investments In Fixed Maturity Securities Other Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Other Investments and Securities, at Cost	9	'	9	'	10
Alt residential mortgage loans [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Investments In Fixed Maturity Securities Other Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Other Investments and Securities, at Cost	8	'	8	'	8
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	470	'	470	'	4,381
Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	-4	'	-187
Greater than 12 Months, Fair Value	1,187	'	1,187	'	248
Greater Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	-43	'	-26
Total, Fair Value	1,657	'	1,657	'	4,629
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	-47	'	-213
Investments In Fixed Maturity Securities Other Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Securities Exposure In Single Issuer Of Total Investments	141	'	141	'	158
Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	47	'	213
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	21,125	'	21,125	'	21,516
US Treasury and Government [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	127	'	127	'	2,645
Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	-1	'	-477
Greater than 12 Months, Fair Value	2,834	'	2,834	'	0
Greater Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	-112	'	0
Total, Fair Value	2,961	'	2,961	'	2,645
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	-113	'	-477
Investments In Fixed Maturity Securities Other Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	113	'	477
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	5,728	'	5,728	'	3,584
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	0	'	0	'	36
Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	0	'	-2
Greater than 12 Months, Fair Value	0	'	0	'	0
Greater Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	-1	'	0
Total, Fair Value	0	'	0	'	36
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	-1	'	-2
Investments In Fixed Maturity Securities Other Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	1	'	2
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	444	'	444	'	444
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	14	'	14	'	68
Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	-1	'	-4
Greater than 12 Months, Fair Value	75	'	75	'	7
Greater Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	-2	'	-1
Total, Fair Value	89	'	89	'	75
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	-3	'	-5
Investments In Fixed Maturity Securities Other Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	3	'	5
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	409	'	409	'	392
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	18	'	18	'	30
Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	-1	'	-5
Greater than 12 Months, Fair Value	447	'	447	'	529
Greater Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	-180	'	-260
Total, Fair Value	465	'	465	'	559
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	-181	'	-265
Investments In Fixed Maturity Securities Other Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	181	'	265
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	909	'	909	'	971
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	140	'	140	'	260
Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	-1	'	-1
Greater than 12 Months, Fair Value	55	'	55	'	1
Greater Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	0	'	0
Total, Fair Value	195	'	195	'	261
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	-1	'	-1
Investments In Fixed Maturity Securities Other Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	1	'	1
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	832	'	832	'	914
Asset-backed Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	1	'	1	'	2
Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	0	'	0
Greater than 12 Months, Fair Value	22	'	22	'	28
Greater Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	-2	'	-3
Total, Fair Value	23	'	23	'	30
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	-2	'	-3
Investments In Fixed Maturity Securities Other Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	2	'	3
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	95	'	95	'	132
Redeemable Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	0	'	0	'	232
Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	0	'	-49
Greater than 12 Months, Fair Value	255	'	255	'	79
Greater Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	-14	'	-2
Total, Fair Value	255	'	255	'	311
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	-14	'	-51
Investments In Fixed Maturity Securities Other Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	14	'	51
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	855	'	855	'	883
Fixed Maturities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Investments In Fixed Maturity Securities Other Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	362	'	1,017
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	30,397	'	30,397	'	28,836
Fixed Maturities [Member] | Other Than Investment Grade [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Investments In Fixed Maturity Securities Other Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	$116	'	$215

INVESTMENTS_M_Loans_DETAILS

INVESTMENTS (M Loans (DETAILS) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]	'	'
Financing Receivable Modifications Number Of Contracts	$1	'
Pre Modification Recorded Investment	84	'
Post Modification Recorded Investment	93	'
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Nonaccrual Status	92	93
Financing Receivable Modifications Number Of Contracts	1	'
Pre Modification Recorded Investment	84	'
Post Modification Recorded Investment	$93	'

INVESTMENTS_M_Loans_DETAILS1

INVESTMENTS (M Loans) (DETAILS1) (Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member], USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member]	'	'
Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning balance	$42	$34
Charge-offs	-14	0
Recoveries	0	-2
Provisions	6	4
Ending balance	34	36
Ending Balance [Abstract]:	'	'
Individually Evaluated for Impairment	$34	$36

INVESTMENTS_M_Loans_DETAILS2

INVESTMENTS ( M Loans) (DETAILS2) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	$4,139	$3,856
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Current	4,139	3,856
Total financing receivables	4,139	3,856
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Ratio greater than 2 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	1,249	896
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	1,249	896
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Ratio between 18 to 2 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	526	573
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	526	573
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Ratio between 15 to 18 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	743	984
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	743	984
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Ratio between 12 to 15 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	1,080	833
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	1,080	833
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Ratio between 1 to 12 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	207	303
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	207	303
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Ratio less than 1 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	334	267
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	334	267
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	285	321
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	285	321
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio greater than 2 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	250	285
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	250	285
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio between 18 to 2 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	0	0
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio between 15 to 18 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	0	0
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio between 12 to 15 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	0	0
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio between 1 to 12 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	35	36
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	35	36
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio less than 1 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	0	0
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	2,709	2,272
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	2,709	2,272
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio greater than 2 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	760	360
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	760	360
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio between 18 to 2 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	526	573
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	526	573
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio between 15 to 18 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	709	671
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	709	671
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio between 12 to 15 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	565	533
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	565	533
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio between 1 to 12 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	66	135
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	66	135
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio less than 1 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	83	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	83	0
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	809	993
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	809	993
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio greater than 2 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	116	116
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	116	116
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 18 to 2 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	0	0
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 15 to 18 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	34	313
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	34	313
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 12 to 15 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	469	240
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	469	240
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 1 to 12 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	79	105
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	79	105
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio less than 1 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	111	219
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	111	219
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	336	270
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	336	270
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio greater than 2 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	123	135
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	123	135
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 18 to 2 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	0	0
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 15 to 18 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	0	0
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 12 to 15 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	46	60
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	46	60
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 1 to 12 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	27	27
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	27	27
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio less than 1 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	140	48
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	140	48
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | With No Related Allowance Recorded [Member]	'	'
Impaired Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Recorded Investment	30	'
Unpaid principal balance	34	'
Related allowance	0	'
Average Record investments	10	'
Interest Income recognized	0	'
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | With Related Allowance Recorded [Member]	'	'
Impaired Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Recorded Investment	126	135
Unpaid principal balance	126	135
Related allowance	-34	-42
Average Record investments	142	139
Interest Income recognized	1	2
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	1,936	1,870
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
30 to 59 Days Past Due	3	5
60 to 89 Days Past Due	7	4
Greater than 90 Days Past Due	4	14
Total Past Due	14	23
Current	1,922	1,847
Total financing receivables	1,936	1,870
Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing	4	14
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Ratio greater than 2 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	309	312
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	309	312
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Ratio between 18 to 2 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	142	132
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	142	132
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Ratio between 15 to 18 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	411	407
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	411	407
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Ratio between 12 to 15 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	607	574
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	607	574
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Ratio between 1 to 12 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	382	357
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	382	357
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Ratio less than 1 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	85	88
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	85	88
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	1,124	1,148
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	1,124	1,148
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio greater than 2 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	184	185
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	184	185
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio between 18 to 2 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	86	82
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	86	82
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio between 15 to 18 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	214	214
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	214	214
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio between 12 to 15 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	394	410
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	394	410
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio between 1 to 12 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	200	208
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	200	208
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio less than 1 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	46	49
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	46	49
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	812	722
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	812	722
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio greater than 2 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	125	127
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	125	127
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio between 18 to 2 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	56	50
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	56	50
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio between 15 to 18 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	197	193
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	197	193
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio between 12 to 15 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	213	164
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	213	164
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio between 1 to 12 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	182	149
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	182	149
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio less than 1 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	39	39
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	39	39
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	0	0
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio greater than 2 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	0	0
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 18 to 2 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	0	0
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 15 to 18 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	0	0
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 12 to 15 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	0	0
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 1 to 12 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	0	0
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio less than 1 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	0	0
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	0	0
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio greater than 2 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	0	0
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 18 to 2 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	0	0
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 15 to 18 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	0	0
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 12 to 15 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	0	0
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 1 to 12 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	0	0
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio less than 1 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	0	0
Agricultural Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | With No Related Allowance Recorded [Member]	'	'
Impaired Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Recorded Investment	0	0
Unpaid principal balance	0	0
Related allowance	0	0
Average Record investments	0	1
Interest Income recognized	0	0
Total Mortgages Loan [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	6,075	5,726
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
30 to 59 Days Past Due	3	5
60 to 89 Days Past Due	7	4
Greater than 90 Days Past Due	4	14
Total Past Due	14	23
Current	6,061	5,703
Total financing receivables	6,075	5,726
Recorded Investment 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing	4	14
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Ratio greater than 2 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	1,558	1,208
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	1,558	1,208
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Ratio between 18 to 2 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	668	705
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	668	705
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Ratio between 15 to 18 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	1,154	1,391
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	1,154	1,391
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Ratio between 12 to 15 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	1,687	1,407
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	1,687	1,407
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Ratio between 1 to 12 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	589	660
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	589	660
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Ratio less than 1 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	419	355
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	419	355
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	1,409	1,469
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	1,409	1,469
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio greater than 2 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	434	470
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	434	470
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio between 18 to 2 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	86	82
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	86	82
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio between 15 to 18 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	214	214
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	214	214
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio between 12 to 15 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	394	410
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	394	410
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio between 1 to 12 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	235	244
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	235	244
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Zero to fifty percent [Member] | Ratio less than 1 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	46	49
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	46	49
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	3,521	2,994
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	3,521	2,994
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio greater than 2 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	885	487
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	885	487
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio between 18 to 2 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	582	623
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	582	623
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio between 15 to 18 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	906	864
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	906	864
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio between 12 to 15 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	778	697
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	778	697
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio between 1 to 12 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	248	284
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	248	284
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Fifty to seventy percent [Member] | Ratio less than 1 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	122	39
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	122	39
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	809	993
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	809	993
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio greater than 2 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	116	116
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	116	116
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 18 to 2 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	0	0
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 15 to 18 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	34	313
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	34	313
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 12 to 15 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	469	240
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	469	240
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 1 to 12 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	79	105
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	79	105
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | Seventy to ninty percent [Member] | Ratio less than 1 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	111	219
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	111	219
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	336	270
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	336	270
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio greater than 2 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	123	135
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	123	135
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 18 to 2 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	0	0
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 15 to 18 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	0	0
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	0	0
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 12 to 15 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	46	60
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	46	60
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio between 1 to 12 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	27	27
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	27	27
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | More than ninty percent [Member] | Ratio less than 1 times [Member]	'	'
Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value & Debt Service Coverage Ratios [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Face Amount of Mortgages	140	48
Age Analysis of Past Due Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Total financing receivables	140	48
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | With No Related Allowance Recorded [Member]	'	'
Impaired Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Recorded Investment	30	0
Unpaid principal balance	34	0
Related allowance	0	0
Average Record investments	10	1
Interest Income recognized	0	0
Total Mortgages Loan [Member] | With Related Allowance Recorded [Member]	'	'
Impaired Mortgage Loans [Abstract]	'	'
Recorded Investment	126	135
Unpaid principal balance	126	135
Related allowance	-34	-42
Average Record investments	142	139
Interest Income recognized	$1	$2

INVESTMENTS_Derivatives_DETAIL

INVESTMENTS (Derivatives) (DETAILS) (USD $)

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Equity Contracts Futures [Member]

Equity Contracts Futures [Member]

Equity Contracts Futures [Member]

Equity Contracts Swaps [Member]

Equity Contracts Swaps [Member]

Equity Contracts Swaps [Member]

Equity Contracts Options [Member]

Equity Contracts Options [Member]

Equity Contracts Options [Member]

Interest Rate Floor [Member]

Interest Rate Floor [Member]

Interest Rate Floor [Member]

Interest rate contracts Swaps [Member]

Interest rate contracts Swaps [Member]

Interest rate contracts Swaps [Member]

Interest rate contracts Futures [Member]

Interest rate contracts Futures [Member]

Interest rate contracts Futures [Member]

Interest rate contracts Swaptions [Member]

Interest rate contracts Swaptions [Member]

Interest rate contracts Swaptions [Member]

Credit Default Swap [Member]

Credit Default Swap [Member]

Foreign currency Contracts [Member]

Foreign currency Contracts [Member]

Foreign currency Contracts [Member]

Net investment Income (loss) [Member]

Net investment Income (loss) [Member]

Gmib Reinsurance [Member]

Gmib Reinsurance [Member]

Gmib Reinsurance [Member]

GWBL and other features liability [Member]

GWBL and other features liability [Member]

GWBL and other features liability [Member]

SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL indexed features

SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL indexed features

Derivative Instruments by Category [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Derivative Notional Amount

$37,146

'

$37,174

$5,175

'

$4,935

$1,321

'

$1,293

$6,796

'

$7,506

$2,100

'

$2,400

$10,469

'

$9,823

$10,787

'

$10,763

$0

'

$0

$330

$342

$168

'

$112

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fair Value Assets Derivatives

9,860

'

8,223

0

'

0

4

'

0

1,080

'

1,056

158

'

193

345

'

216

0

'

0

0

'

0

10

10

0

'

1

'

'

8,263

'

6,747

'

'

'

'

'

Fair Value Liabilities Derivatives

1,105

'

1,207

0

'

3

44

'

51

581

'

593

0

'

0

43

'

212

0

'

0

0

'

0

0

1

1

'

1

'

'

'

'

'

17

'

0

419

346

Gains (losses) included in net earnings (loss)

$2,029

($4,024)

'

($316)

($644)

'

($95)

($103)

'

$135

$124

'

$8

($17)

'

$698

($681)

'

$256

($154)

'

$0

($169)

'

$4

($3)

($3)

$1

'

$687

($1,646)

$1,516

($2,337)

'

($17)

$135

'

($157)

($176)

INVESTMENTS_Derivatives_DETAIL1

INVESTMENTS (Derivatives) (DETAILS1) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]	'	'
Cash And Securities Collateral For Derivative Contract	$869	$607
Collateralized derivative transactions	0	42
Cash and securities collateral	0	35
Sp500 Russell1000 Nasdaq100 And Emerging Market Indices [Member]	'	'
Exchange Traded Future Contract [Line Items]	'	'
Exchange-Traded Future Contract, Initial Margin Requirement	207	'
Us Treasury Notes And Euro Dollar [Member]	'	'
Exchange Traded Future Contract [Line Items]	'	'
Exchange-Traded Future Contract, Initial Margin Requirement	42	'
Euro Stoxx Ftse 100 Eafe And Topix Indices [Member]	'	'
Exchange Traded Future Contract [Line Items]	'	'
Exchange-Traded Future Contract, Initial Margin Requirement	$6	'

INVESTMENTS_offsetting_Details

INVESTMENTS (offsetting) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value Assets Derivatives	$9,860	$8,223
Investment Management [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value Assets Derivatives	2	3
Securities Borrowed	127	84
Equity Contract [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross amounts recognized	1,083	1,056
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	618	642
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	465	414
Interest Rate Contract [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross amounts recognized	449	344
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	41	211
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	408	133
Credit Contracts [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross amounts recognized	10	9
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	0	0
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	10	9
Fair Value Assets Derivatives	10	10
Derivatives Subject to an ISDA Master Agreements [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross amounts recognized	1,542	1,409
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	659	853
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	883	556
Derivatives not subject to an ISDA Master Agreements [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross amounts recognized	53	64
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	0	0
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	53	64
Total Derivatives [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross amounts recognized	1,595	1,473
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	659	853
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	936	620
Other Financial Instruments [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross amounts recognized	720	733
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	0	0
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	720	733
Other Invested Assets [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross amounts recognized	2,315	2,206
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	659	853
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	$1,656	$1,353

INVESTMENTS_offsetting_Details1

INVESTMENTS (offsetting) (Details1) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value Liabilities Derivatives	$1,105	$1,207
Investment Management [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value Liabilities Derivatives	10	8
Securities Loaned	25	65
Equity Contract [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]	'	'
Gross amount recognized	618	642
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	618	642
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	0	0
Interest Rate Contract [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]	'	'
Gross amount recognized	41	211
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	41	211
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	0	0
Credit Contracts [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]	'	'
Gross amount recognized	0	'
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	0	'
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	0	'
Fair Value Liabilities Derivatives	0	1
Derivatives Subject to an ISDA Master Agreements [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]	'	'
Gross amount recognized	659	853
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	659	853
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	0	0
Derivatives not subject to an ISDA Master Agreements [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]	'	'
Gross amount recognized	0	0
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	0	0
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	0	0
Total Derivatives [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]	'	'
Gross amount recognized	659	853
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	659	853
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	0	0
Other Financial Liabilities [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]	'	'
Gross amount recognized	2,891	2,653
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	0	0
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	2,891	2,653
Other Liabilities [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]	'	'
Gross amount recognized	3,550	3,506
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheets	659	853
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	$2,891	$2,653

INVESTMENTS_offsetting_Details2

INVESTMENTS (offsetting) (Details2) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Counterparty A [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	$67	$46
Callateral Cash (Received)	-67	-46
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	0	0
Counterparty B [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	25	17
Callateral Cash (Received)	-25	-17
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	0	0
Counterparty C [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	69	28
Callateral Cash (Received)	-69	-28
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	0	0
Counterparty D [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	212	175
Callateral Cash (Received)	-209	-175
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	3	0
Counterparty E [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	57	47
Callateral Cash (Received)	-56	-47
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	1	0
Counterparty F [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	14	-28
Callateral Cash (Received)	-7	28
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	7	0
Counterparty G [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	160	134
Calleteral Securities (Received)	-160	-134
Callateral Cash (Received)	0	0
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	0	0
Counterparty H [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	25	4
Calleteral Securities (Received)	-25	'
Collateral Cash Held	0	-4
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	0	0
Counterparty I [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	80	-2
Callateral Cash (Received)	-80	2
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	0	0
Counterparty J [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	12	-12
Callateral Cash (Received)	-8	12
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	4	0
Counterparty K [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	47	41
Callateral Cash (Received)	-47	-38
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	0	3
Counterparty L [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	69	72
Calleteral Securities (Received)	'	0
Callateral Cash (Received)	-68	-69
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	1	3
Counterparty M [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	40	30
Callateral Cash (Received)	-40	-30
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	0	0
Counterparty N [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	53	64
Callateral Cash (Received)	0	0
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	53	64
Total Derivatives [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	936	620
Calleteral Securities (Received)	-185	-134
Callateral Cash (Received)	-682	-416
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	69	70
Other Financial Instruments [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	720	733
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	720	733
Other Invested Assets [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	1,656	1,353
Calleteral Securities (Received)	-185	-134
Callateral Cash (Received)	-682	-416
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	789	803
Counterparty Q [Member]	'	'
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Net amounts presented in the balance sheets	6	4
Callateral Cash (Received)	6	-4
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	$0	$0

CLOSED_BLOCKS_DETAILS

CLOSED BLOCKS (DETAILS) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Closed Block Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Future policy benefits and other policyholders liabilities	$7,629	'	$7,629	'	$7,716
Policyholder dividend obligation	233	166	233	166	'
Other liabilities	132	'	132	'	144
Total Closed Block liabilities	7,994	'	7,994	'	7,988
Assets Designated To Closed Block [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value	5,235	'	5,235	'	5,232
Mortgage loans on real estate	1,337	'	1,337	'	1,343
Policy loans	929	'	929	'	949
Cash and other invested assets	105	'	105	'	48
Other assets	173	'	173	'	186
Total assets designated to the Closed Block	7,779	'	7,779	'	7,758
Excess of Closed Block liabilities over assets designated to the Closed Block	215	'	215	'	230
Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Net unrealized investment gains (losses) net of deferred income tax (expense) benefit and policyholder dividend obligation	84	'	84	'	83
Maximum Future Earnings To Be Recognized From Closed Block Assets and Liabilities	299	'	299	'	313
Closed Block Operations Revenue [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Premiums and other income	69	73	141	148	'
Closed Block Operations Net Investment Income	94	100	190	209	'
Total investment gains (losses), net	-1	-5	1	-8	'
Total revenues	162	168	332	349	'
Closed Block Operations Benefits And Expense [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Policyholders benefits and dividends	153	173	309	325	'
Other operating costs and expenses	1	0	1	1	'
Total benefits and other deductions	154	173	310	326	'
Net revenues, before income taxes	8	-5	22	23	'
Income tax (expense) benefit	-3	2	-8	-8	'
Net Revenues	5	-3	14	15	'
Movement In Closed Block Dividend Obligation [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Balances, beginning of year	'	'	128	373	'
Unrealized investment gains (losses)	'	'	105	-207	'
Balances, End of year	$233	$166	$233	$166	'

CLOSED_BLOCKS_PARENTHETICALS_D

CLOSED BLOCKS PARENTHETICALS (DETAILS) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Closed Block Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Closed Block Investments, Fixed Maturity, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	$4,883	$4,987	'	'
Closed Block Operations, Deferred Income Tax (Expense) Benefit	-45	-45	'	'
Closed Block Liabilities Policyholder Dividend Obligation	($233)	($128)	($166)	($373)

GMDB_GMIB_GWBL_AND_NO_LAPSE_GU2

GMDB, GMIB, GWBL AND NO LAPSE GUARANTEE FEATURES (DETAILS) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Movement In Guaranteed Benefit Liability Gross [Line Items]	'	'
Balance, January 1,	$5,829	$6,333
Paid guarantee benefits	-290	-158
Other changes in reserve	734	142
Balance, end of period	6,273	6,317
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member]	'	'
Movement In Guaranteed Benefit Liability Gross [Line Items]	'	'
Balance, January 1,	1,626	1,772
Paid guarantee benefits	-116	-132
Other changes in reserve	108	142
Balance, end of period	1,618	1,782
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit Reinsurance Ceded [Abstract]	'	'
Balance, beginning of year	791	844
Paid guarantee benefits	-56	-59
Other changes in reserves	55	85
Balance, end of period	790	870
Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member]	'	'
Movement In Guaranteed Benefit Liability Gross [Line Items]	'	'
Balance, January 1,	4,203	4,561
Paid guarantee benefits	-174	-26
Other changes in reserve	626	0
Balance, end of period	$4,655	$4,535

GMDB_GMIB_GWBL_AND_NO_LAPSE_GU3

GMDB, GMIB, GWBL AND NO LAPSE GUARANTEE FEATURES (DETAILS1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
	Out of period adjustment to Decrease Gross GMDB and GMIB liabilities [Member]	Out of period adjustment to Decrease Ceded GMDB liabilities [Member]	Out of period adjustment to Decrease Policyholder's Benefits [Member]
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements [Line Items]	'	'	'
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements, Amount	$130	$20	$110

GMDB_GMIB_GWBL_AND_NO_LAPSE_GU4

GMDB, GMIB, GWBL AND NO LAPSE GUARANTEE FEATURES (DETAILS2) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]	'	'
SCS, SIO, MSO, IUL, GWBL and other guaranteed benefits related liability	$435	$346
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member]	'	'
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]	'	'
Account Value Invested In General Account	13,682	'
Account Value Invested In Separate Accounts	88,543	87,098
Net amount at risk, gross	13,400	'
Net amount at risk, net of amounts reinsured	5,902	'
Average attained age of contractholders	'54 years 8 months 12 days	'
Percentage of contractholders over age 70	15.90%	'
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]	'	'
Range of contractually specified interest rates	'3.0	'
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]	'	'
Range of contractually specified interest rates	'6.5	'
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member] | Return Of Premium [Member]	'	'
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]	'	'
Account Value Invested In General Account	13,018	'
Account Value Invested In Separate Accounts	38,176	'
Net amount at risk, gross	237	'
Net amount at risk, net of amounts reinsured	238	'
Average attained age of contractholders	'50 years 10 months 24 days	'
Percentage of contractholders over age 70	8.60%	'
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member] | Ratchet [Member]	'	'
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]	'	'
Account Value Invested In General Account	209	'
Account Value Invested In Separate Accounts	8,683	'
Net amount at risk, gross	125	'
Net amount at risk, net of amounts reinsured	84	'
Average attained age of contractholders	'64 years 9 months 18 days	'
Percentage of contractholders over age 70	33.30%	'
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member] | Roll Up [Member]	'	'
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]	'	'
Account Value Invested In General Account	87	'
Account Value Invested In Separate Accounts	4,072	'
Net amount at risk, gross	2,122	'
Net amount at risk, net of amounts reinsured	1,406	'
Average attained age of contractholders	'70 years 7 months 6 days	'
Percentage of contractholders over age 70	54.50%	'
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member] | Roll Up [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]	'	'
Range of contractually specified interest rates	'3.0	'
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member] | Roll Up [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]	'	'
Range of contractually specified interest rates	'6.0	'
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member] | Combo [Member]	'	'
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]	'	'
Account Value Invested In General Account	368	'
Account Value Invested In Separate Accounts	37,612	'
Net amount at risk, gross	10,916	'
Net amount at risk, net of amounts reinsured	4,174	'
Average attained age of contractholders	'65 years 7 months 6 days	'
Percentage of contractholders over age 70	35.20%	'
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member] | Combo [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]	'	'
Range of contractually specified interest rates	'3.0	'
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member] | Combo [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]	'	'
Range of contractually specified interest rates	'6.5	'
Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member]	'	'
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]	'	'
Account Value Invested In General Account	795	'
Account Value Invested In Separate Accounts	58,027	57,458
Net amount at risk, gross	3,409	'
Net amount at risk, net of amounts reinsured	882	'
Weighted average years remaining until annuitization	'2 years 10 months 24 days	'
Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]	'	'
Range of contractually specified interest rates	'3.0	'
Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]	'	'
Range of contractually specified interest rates	'6.5	'
Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member] | Roll Up [Member]	'	'
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]	'	'
Account Value Invested In General Account	407	'
Account Value Invested In Separate Accounts	10,195	'
Net amount at risk, gross	982	'
Net amount at risk, net of amounts reinsured	297	'
Weighted average years remaining until annuitization	'0 years 9 months 18 days	'
Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member] | Roll Up [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]	'	'
Range of contractually specified interest rates	'3.0	'
Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member] | Roll Up [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]	'	'
Range of contractually specified interest rates	'6.0	'
Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member] | Combo [Member]	'	'
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]	'	'
Account Value Invested In General Account	388	'
Account Value Invested In Separate Accounts	47,832	'
Net amount at risk, gross	2,427	'
Net amount at risk, net of amounts reinsured	$585	'
Weighted average years remaining until annuitization	'3 years 1 month 6 days	'
Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member] | Combo [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]	'	'
Range of contractually specified interest rates	'3.0	'
Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member] | Combo [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'
Net Amount At Risk By Product And Guarantee [Line Items]	'	'
Range of contractually specified interest rates	'6.5	'

GMDB_GMIB_GWBL_AND_NO_LAPSE_GU5

GMDB, GMIB, GWBL AND NO LAPSE GUARANTEE FEATURES (DETAILS3) (USD $)

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Direct Liabilities For Guarantees [Member]

Direct Liabilities For Guarantees [Member]

Ceded Liabilities For Guarantees [Member]

Ceded Liabilities For Guarantees [Member]

Net Liabilities For Guarantees [Member]

Net Liabilities For Guarantees [Member]

Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member]

Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member]

Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member]

Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member]

Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member]

Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member]

Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member]

Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

Fixed Income Investments [Member]

Fixed Income Investments [Member]

Fixed Income Investments [Member]

Fixed Income Investments [Member]

Balanced [Member]

Balanced [Member]

Balanced [Member]

Balanced [Member]

Other Investments [Member]

Other Investments [Member]

Other Investments [Member]

Other Investments [Member]

Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member]

Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member]

Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member]

Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member]

Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member]

Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member]

Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member]

Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member]

Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member]

Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member]

Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member]

Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member]

Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member]

Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit [Member]

Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member]

Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit [Member]

Schedule Of Fair Value Of Separate Accounts By Major Category Of Investment [Line Items]

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Separate Account Investments by Investment Category

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$88,543

$87,098

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$58,027

$57,458

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$66,407

$64,035

$42,910

$41,603

$3,181

$3,330

$2,104

$2,208

$18,522

$19,237

$12,805

$13,401

$433

$496

$208

$246

Price Risk Fair Value Hedge Derivative On Balance Sheet [Abstract]

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Account Value Hedged of Variable Annuity Contracts

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39,411

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23,065

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Net Amount At Risk Hedged of Variable Annuity Contracts

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4,736

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585

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Liabilities For Guarantees On Long Duration Contracts [Line Items]

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Balance, January 1,

6,273

5,829

6,317

6,333

829

556

-441

-310

388

246

1,618

1,626

1,782

1,772

4,655

4,203

4,535

4,561

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Other changes in reserves

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39

83

-57

-48

-18

35

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Balance, end of period

$6,273

$5,829

$6,317

$6,333

$868

$639

($498)

($358)

$370

$281

$1,618

$1,626

$1,782

$1,772

$4,655

$4,203

$4,535

$4,561

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FAIR_VALUE_DISCLOSURES_DETAILS

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES (DETAILS) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	$32,196	$29,453
Trading securities	4,755	4,221
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	32,151	29,419
Other equity investments	287	294
Trading securities	4,755	4,221
Other invested assets:	1,006	717
Cash equivalents	916	1,310
Segregated securities	590	981
GMIB reinsurance contracts	8,263	6,747
Separate Accounts assets	111,138	108,764
Total Assets	159,106	152,453
Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Total Liabilities	436	346
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	22,864	22,691
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | US Treasury and Government [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	5,686	3,129
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	511	477
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	454	433
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	743	716
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	874	947
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Asset-backed Securities [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	107	139
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Redeemable Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	912	887
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Short Term Investments [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Other invested assets:	77	99
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Swap [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Other invested assets:	262	-45
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Credit Default Swap [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Other invested assets:	10	9
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Options [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Other invested assets:	499	463
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Floor [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Other invested assets:	158	193
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Swaptions [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Other invested assets:	'	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Future [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Other invested assets:	0	-2
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | GWBL and other features liability [Member]	'	'
Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Guarantees, Fair Value Disclosure	17	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL indexed features	'	'
Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Guarantees, Fair Value Disclosure	419	'
Total Liabilities	'	346
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	265	216
Other equity investments	233	233
Trading securities	585	529
Other invested assets:	0	-2
Cash equivalents	916	1,310
Segregated securities	0	'
Separate Accounts assets	107,963	105,579
Total Assets	109,962	107,865
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 1 [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 1 [Member] | Redeemable Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	265	216
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 1 [Member] | Future [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Other invested assets:	0	-2
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	30,818	28,064
Other equity investments	1	9
Trading securities	4,170	3,692
Other invested assets:	1,006	719
Cash equivalents	0	'
Segregated securities	590	981
Separate Accounts assets	2,937	2,948
Total Assets	39,522	36,413
Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Total Liabilities	419	346
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	22,643	22,400
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member] | US Treasury and Government [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	5,686	3,129
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member] | US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	464	431
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member] | Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	454	433
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member] | Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	19	16
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member] | Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	871	943
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member] | Asset-backed Securities [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	49	56
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member] | Redeemable Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	632	656
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member] | Short Term Investments [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Other invested assets:	77	99
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member] | Swap [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Other invested assets:	262	-45
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member] | Credit Default Swap [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Other invested assets:	10	9
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member] | Options [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Other invested assets:	499	463
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member] | Interest Rate Floor [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Other invested assets:	158	193
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member] | Swaptions [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Other invested assets:	'	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member] | Future [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Other invested assets:	0	'
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member] | SCS, SIO, MSO and IUL indexed features	'	'
Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Guarantees, Fair Value Disclosure	419	346
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	1,068	1,139
Other equity investments	53	52
GMIB reinsurance contracts	8,263	6,747
Separate Accounts assets	238	237
Total Assets	9,622	8,175
Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Total Liabilities	17	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	221	291
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member] | US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	47	46
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member] | Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member] | Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	724	700
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member] | Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	3	4
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member] | Asset-backed Securities [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	58	83
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member] | Redeemable Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'
Investment Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	15	15
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member] | GWBL and other features liability [Member]	'	'
Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Guarantees, Fair Value Disclosure	$17	$0

FAIR_VALUE_DISCLOSURES_1_DETAI

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES 1 (DETAILS) (USD $)

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Fair Value Inputs Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Public Fixed Maturities [Member]

Public Fixed Maturities [Member]

Public Fixed Maturities [Member]

Private Fixed Maturities [Member]

Private Fixed Maturities [Member]

Private Fixed Maturities [Member]

Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Quantitative Disclosure [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure

$32,196

'

$29,453

'

'

'

'

'

'

$24,158

$24,158

$21,671

$7,993

'

$7,748

Percentage Of Available For Sale Fixed Maturity Assets Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

16.10%

15.00%

5.30%

'

5.40%

Fair Value Freestanding Contract

929

'

617

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Freestanding Contract As Percentage Of Other Invested Assets

92.40%

'

86.10%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fair Value Adjustments On Over Counter Derivative Assets

0.2

'

0.4

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage Of Assets Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis By Inputs Level

'

'

'

73.20%

74.50%

25.90%

24.50%

0.90%

1.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fair Value Disclosures Broker Priced

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

170

150

'

'

'

'

'

'

Financial Instruments, Owned, Mortgages, Mortgage-backed and Asset-backed Securities, at Fair Value

'

'

'

'

'

964

970

784

787

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fair Value Adjustments On GMIB Asset

136

'

133

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers out of Level 3

77

23

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

19

'

Fair Value Assets Transfers Level 2 to Level 1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4

7

'

'

'

'

Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3

'

$5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Transfers Percentage

0.50%

0.20%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

FAIR_VALUE_DISCLOSURES_2_DETAI

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES 2 (DETAILS) (Fair Value Measurements Changes In Significant Assumptions [Member], USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
Gmib Reinsurance [Member]	'
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]	'
Impact of refinements to the fair value calculation	$510
GWBL and other features liability [Member]	'
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]	'
Impact of refinements to the fair value calculation	$37

FAIR_VALUE_DISCLOSURES_3_DETAI

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES 3 (DETAILS) (USD $)

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Corporate Debt Securities [Member]

Corporate Debt Securities [Member]

Corporate Debt Securities [Member]

Corporate Debt Securities [Member]

Corporate Debt Securities [Member]

Corporate Debt Securities [Member]

Corporate Debt Securities [Member]

Corporate Debt Securities [Member]

US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]

US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]

US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]

US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]

US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]

US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]

US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]

Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]

Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]

Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]

Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]

Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]

Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]

Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]

Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]

Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]

Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]

Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]

Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]

Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]

Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]

Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]

Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]

Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]

Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]

Asset-backed Securities [Member]

Asset-backed Securities [Member]

Asset-backed Securities [Member]

Asset-backed Securities [Member]

Asset-backed Securities [Member]

Asset-backed Securities [Member]

Asset-backed Securities [Member]

Asset-backed Securities [Member]

Redeemable Preferred Stock [Member]

Redeemable Preferred Stock [Member]

Redeemable Preferred Stock [Member]

Redeemable Preferred Stock [Member]

Redeemable Preferred Stock [Member]

Equity Method Investments [Member]

Equity Method Investments [Member]

Equity Method Investments [Member]

Equity Method Investments [Member]

Equity Method Investments [Member]

Other Invested Assets [Member]

Other Invested Assets [Member]

Gmib Reinsurance [Member]

Gmib Reinsurance [Member]

Gmib Reinsurance [Member]

Gmib Reinsurance [Member]

Gmib Reinsurance [Member]

Gmib Reinsurance [Member]

Gmib Reinsurance [Member]

Gmib Reinsurance [Member]

Separate Accounts [Member]

Separate Accounts [Member]

Separate Accounts [Member]

Separate Accounts [Member]

Separate Accounts [Member]

Separate Accounts [Member]

Separate Accounts [Member]

Separate Accounts [Member]

Guarantees [Member]

Guarantees [Member]

Guarantees [Member]

Guarantees [Member]

Guarantees [Member]

Guarantees [Member]

Guarantees [Member]

Guarantees [Member]

Other Fixed Maturities Available For Sale [Member]

Total Debt Maturities Available For Sale [Member]

Total Debt Maturities Available For Sale [Member]

Total Debt Maturities Available For Sale [Member]

Total Debt Maturities Available For Sale [Member]

Total Debt Maturities Available For Sale [Member]

Total Debt Maturities Available For Sale [Member]

Total Debt Maturities Available For Sale [Member]

Total Debt Maturities Available For Sale [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]

Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]

Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]

Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]

Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]

Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]

Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]

Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]

Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]

Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]

Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]

Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]

Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]

Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]

Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]

Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]

Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]

Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]

Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]

Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]

Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]

Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]

Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]

Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]

Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]

Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Held [Member]

Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Opening Balance

'

'

$229

$327

$291

$355

'

'

'

'

$47

$50

$46

$50

'

'

'

$0

$20

$0

$19

'

'

$722

$929

$700

$900

'

'

'

'

$3

$7

$4

$9

$61

$108

$83

$113

'

'

'

'

$15

$15

$15

$15

$15

$48

$75

$52

$77

'

$0

$0

$7,443

$9,856

$6,747

$11,044

'

'

'

'

$240

$221

$237

$224

'

'

'

'

$7

$173

$0

$265

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total Gains Losses Realized Unrealized Included In [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net investment income (loss)

'

'

1

1

1

1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1

-1

1

-1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5

'

1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-2

'

'

-5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Investment gains (losses), net

'

'

3

2

3

3

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-41

-37

-57

-57

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

-3

0

-2

'

-3

-5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-2

-5

-3

-5

'

'

'

'

Increase (decrease) in the fair value of the reinsurance contracts

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

770

-1,203

1,423

-2,437

820

-1,149

1,516

-2,337

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

820

-1,149

1,516

-2,337

'

'

'

'

Policyholders' benefits

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-22

-63

-43

-171

10

43

17

135

'

-10

-43

-17

-135

'

'

'

'

Subtotal

'

'

4

3

4

4

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-40

-38

-56

-58

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5

'

1

'

'

'

'

770

-1,203

1,423

-2,437

'

'

'

'

-2

0

-3

-5

'

'

'

'

-22

-63

-43

-171

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other comprehensive income (loss)

'

'

-5

-3

4

2

-5

-4

4

2

1

-1

2

0

1

-1

2

0

0

0

-2

0

-2

49

-92

89

-42

50

-90

89

-47

'

'

'

'

1

-1

4

0

2

-1

4

0

0

'

'

'

'

0

-14

0

-16

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

-5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-2

48

-98

99

-47

48

-98

99

-47

Purchases

'

'

13

'

13

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-2

'

'

'

'

0

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

56

61

111

121

'

'

'

'

4

0

8

0

'

'

'

'

32

20

60

36

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Issues

'

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'

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'

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'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-6

'

-18

'

'

'

'

'

1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Sales

'

'

-19

-113

-20

-142

'

'

'

'

-1

0

-1

-1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1

-2

-3

-2

'

'

'

'

0

-1

-1

-3

-4

-6

-29

-12

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0

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'

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0

-7

0

-21

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-5

-2

-2

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Settlements

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-1

0

-2

-1

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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Transfers into level 3

'

5

0

5

0

5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

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Transfers out of Level 3

-77

-23

-1

0

-71

-5

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1

'

0

'

'

-6

-17

-6

-18

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0

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0

0

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0

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-2

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'

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'

Closing Balance

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'

$221

$219

$221

$219

'

'

'

'

$47

$49

$47

$49

'

'

'

$0

$17

$0

$17

'

'

$724

$780

$724

$780

'

'

'

'

$3

$6

$3

$6

$58

$101

$58

$101

'

'

'

'

$15

$15

$15

$15

$15

$53

$61

$53

$61

'

$0

$0

$8,263

$8,707

$8,263

$8,707

'

'

'

'

$238

$216

$238

$216

'

'

'

'

$17

$130

$17

$130

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

FAIR_VALUE_DISCLOSURES_4_DETAI

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES 4 (DETAILS) (USD $)

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2012

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Corporate Debt Securities [Member]

Corporate Debt Securities [Member]

Corporate Debt Securities [Member]

Corporate Debt Securities [Member]

Corporate Debt Securities [Member]

Corporate Debt Securities [Member]

Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]

Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]

Asset-backed Securities [Member]

Asset-backed Securities [Member]

Asset-backed Securities [Member]

Asset-backed Securities [Member]

Asset-backed Securities [Member]

Asset-backed Securities [Member]

Equity Method Investments [Member]

Equity Method Investments [Member]

Equity Method Investments [Member]

Equity Method Investments [Member]

Equity Method Investments [Member]

Equity Method Investments [Member]

Separate Accounts [Member]

Separate Accounts [Member]

Separate Accounts [Member]

Separate Accounts [Member]

Separate Accounts [Member]

Separate Accounts [Member]

Separate Accounts [Member]

Separate Accounts [Member]

Gmib Reinsurance [Member]

Gmib Reinsurance [Member]

Gmib Reinsurance [Member]

Gmib Reinsurance [Member]

Gmib Reinsurance [Member]

Gmib Reinsurance [Member]

Gmwb Gwbl [Member]

Gmwb Gwbl [Member]

Gmwb Gwbl [Member]

Gmwb Gwbl [Member]

Gmwb Gwbl [Member]

Gmwb Gwbl [Member]

Matrix Pricing Model Valuation Technique [Member]

Matrix Pricing Model Valuation Technique [Member]

Matrix Pricing Model Valuation Technique [Member]

Matrix Pricing Model Valuation Technique [Member]

Matrix Pricing Model Valuation Technique [Member]

Matrix Pricing Model Valuation Technique [Member]

Matrix Pricing Model Valuation Technique [Member]

Matrix Pricing Model Valuation Technique [Member]

Matrix Pricing Model Valuation Technique [Member]

Matrix Pricing Model Valuation Technique [Member]

Matrix Pricing Model Valuation Technique [Member]

Matrix Pricing Model Valuation Technique [Member]

Matrix Pricing Model Valuation Technique [Member]

Matrix Pricing Model Valuation Technique [Member]

Market Comparable Companies Valuation Technique [Member]

Market Comparable Companies Valuation Technique [Member]

Market Comparable Companies Valuation Technique [Member]

Market Comparable Companies Valuation Technique [Member]

Market Comparable Companies Valuation Technique [Member]

Market Comparable Companies Valuation Technique [Member]

Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member]

Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member]

Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member]

Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member]

Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member]

Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member]

Third Party Appraisal Valuation Technique [Member]

Third Party Appraisal Valuation Technique [Member]

Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member]

Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member]

Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member]

Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member]

Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member]

Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member]

Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member]

Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member]

Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member]

Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member]

Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member]

Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Spread Over Industry Yield Curve BPS

'

'

0

125

470

550

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Discount Rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

18.00%

18.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.40%

3.30%

6.20%

6.80%

7.20%

7.40%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Spread Over US Treasury Curve BPS

'

'

'

'

'

'

45

45

'

'

30

30

687

687

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

225

256

407

434

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue Multiple

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.5

1.2

3

4.9

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Research And Development Multiple

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.1

'

17.1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Discount Years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'1 year 0 months 0 days

'1 year 6 months 0 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Discount For Lack Of Marketability Risk Factors

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

50.00%

'

60.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Capitalization Rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.30%

5.40%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Exit Capitalization Rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6.30%

6.40%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Inflation Rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.00%

0.00%

2.30%

2.30%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Lapse Rates

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.00%

1.00%

8.00%

8.00%

'

'

1.00%

1.00%

8.00%

8.00%

Withdrawal Rates

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.20%

0.20%

8.00%

8.00%

'

'

0.00%

0.00%

7.00%

7.00%

GMIB Utilization Rates

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.00%

0.00%

15.00%

15.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

Non Performance Risk

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7

7

17

21

'

'

'

'

'

'

Volatility Rates- Equity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9.00%

20.00%

30.00%

33.00%

'

'

9.00%

20.00%

30.00%

33.00%

Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value

$61

$54

'

'

'

'

$0

$1

$6

$7

'

'

'

'

$17

$52

'

'

'

'

$8

$11

'

'

'

'

$215

$215

$8,263

$6,747

'

'

'

'

$71

$61

'

'

'

'

FAIR_VALUE_DISCLOSURES_5_DETAI

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES 5 (DETAILS) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value Measurements Not Included In Quantitative Information About Level 3 Fair Value Measurements	$1,052	$1,088
Level 3 fair value measurements not included in quantitative information as a percentage of total assets classified as level 3	77.40%	76.20%
Level 3 fair value measurements not included in quantitative information as a percentage of total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	0.70%	0.80%
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Matrix Pricing Model Valuation Technique [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	61	54
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Matrix Pricing Model Valuation Technique [Member] | Private Available For Sale Corporate Securities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]	'	'
Percentage Of Level 3 Asset Fair Value	27.60%	18.60%
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	61	54
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Matrix Pricing Model Valuation Technique [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]	'	'
Percentage Of Level 3 Asset Fair Value	0.00%	25.00%
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	0	1
Asset-backed Securities [Member] | Matrix Pricing Model Valuation Technique [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]	'	'
Percentage Of Level 3 Asset Fair Value	10.30%	8.40%
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	6	7
Equity Method Investments [Member] | Private Venture Capital Fund Of Fund [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	34	30
Partnership Unfunded Committments	10	10
Separate Accounts [Member] | Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	6	3
Separate Accounts [Member] | Asset-backed Securities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	9	7
Separate Accounts [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	8	11
Separate Accounts [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member] | Other Private Equity Investment [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	3	4
Separate Accounts [Member] | Third Party Appraisal Valuation Technique [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	215	215
Separate Accounts [Member] | Third Party Appraisal Valuation Technique [Member] | Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	5	7
Separate Accounts [Member] | Third Party Appraisal Valuation Technique [Member] | Private Real Estate Fund [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	215	219
Separate Accounts [Member] | Third Party Appraisal And Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member] | Private Equity Funds [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information 1 [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	$218	$215

FAIR_VALUE_DISCLOSURES_6_DETAI

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES 6 (DETAILS) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Consolidated Amounts [Abstract]	'	'
Mortgage loans on real estate	$6,041	$5,684
Loans to affiliates	1,085	1,088
Policyholders' account balances, Investment contracts	30,993	30,340
Loans from affiliates	325	825
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]	'	'
Consolidated Amounts [Abstract]	'	'
Mortgage loans on real estate	6,041	5,684
Other limited partnership interests	1,544	1,592
Loans to affiliates	1,085	1,088
Policyholders' account balances, Investment contracts	2,380	2,435
Long-term debt	200	200
Loans from affiliates	325	825
Portion at Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]	'	'
Consolidated Amounts [Abstract]	'	'
Mortgage loans on real estate	6,158	5,176
Other limited partnership interests	1,544	1,592
Loans to affiliates	1,212	1,198
Policyholders' account balances, Investment contracts	2,516	2,523
Long-term debt	219	225
Loans from affiliates	399	969
Portion at Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Consolidated Amounts [Abstract]	'	'
Loans to affiliates	817	800
Long-term debt	219	225
Loans from affiliates	399	969
Portion at Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Consolidated Amounts [Abstract]	'	'
Mortgage loans on real estate	6,158	5,716
Other limited partnership interests	1,544	1,592
Loans to affiliates	395	398
Policyholders' account balances, Investment contracts	$2,516	$2,523

EMPLOYEE_BENEFIT_PLANS_DETAILS

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (DETAILS) (Alliance Bernstein [Member], USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
Alliance Bernstein [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Employer Contributions	$6

EMPLOYEE_BENEFIT_PLANS_DETAILS1

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (DETAILS1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Net Periodic Pension Expense:[Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Service Cost	$3	$11	$5	$22
Interest Cost	26	24	53	47
Expected Return On Plan Assets	-38	-39	-77	-77
Net amortization	28	41	57	82
Net Periodic Pension Expense	$19	$37	$38	$74

SHAREBASED_AND_OTHER_COMPENSAT1

SHARE-BASED AND OTHER COMPENSATION PROGRAMS (DETAILS)

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jan. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Mar. 24, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Apr. 03, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Mar. 24, 2014

Mar. 24, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Alliance Bernstein [Member]

Alliance Bernstein [Member]

Alliance Bernstein [Member]

Alliance Bernstein [Member]

Alliance Bernstein [Member]

Performance Units/Shares[Member]

Performance Units/Shares[Member]

Performance Units/Shares[Member]

Performance Units/Shares[Member]

Stock Option Plan [Member]

Stock Option Plan [Member]

Stock Option Plan [Member]

Stock Option Plan [Member]

Stock Option Plan [Member]

Stock Option Plan [Member]

Stock Option Plan [Member]

Stock Option Plan [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Axa Miles [Member]

Axa Miles [Member]

Axa Miles [Member]

Axa Miles [Member]

Performance Unit Plan 2014 [Member]

Performance Unit Plan 2014 [Member]

Performance Unit Plan 2014 [Member]

Performance Unit Plan 2012 [Member]

Stock Option Plan 2014 [Member]

Stock Option Plan 2014 [Member]

Stock Option Plan 2014 [Member]

Stock Option Plan 2014 [Member]

Stock Option Plan 2014 [Member]

Stock Option Plan 2014 [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Alliance Bernstein [Member]

Alliance Bernstein [Member]

Alliance Bernstein [Member]

Alliance Bernstein [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Alliance Bernstein [Member]

Alliance Bernstein [Member]

Alliance Bernstein [Member]

Alliance Bernstein [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

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130.00%

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INCOME_TAXES_DETAILS

INCOME TAXES (DETAILS) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Taxes Details [Abstract]	'
Tax Audit Settlement Benefit	$215

LITIGATION_DETAILS

LITIGATION (DETAILS) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
Litigation [Abstract]	'
Litigation Settlement, Expense	$20

RELATED_PARTY_TRANSACTIONS_DET

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (DETAILS) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit Reinsurance Contract Asset At Fair Value	$8,263	'	$8,263	'	$6,747
Repayment of loans from affiliates	'	'	500	500	'
Interest Paid	'	'	38	56	'
AXA Financial [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party	7	11	12	23	'
AXA Financial [Member] | Note Maturity December 2018 [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Repayment of loans from affiliates	'	'	500	'	'
Related party transaction note rate	'	'	7.10%	'	'
Interest Paid	'	'	17	'	'
AXA Distribution [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party	154	156	308	308	'
Revenue from Related Parties	62	61	132	141	'
Axa Arizona [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit Reinsurance Contract Asset At Fair Value	6,641	'	6,641	'	5,388
Ceded Premiums Earned Affiliated	113	122	220	238	'
Reinsurance Effect On Claims And Benefits Incurred Amount Ceded To Affiliates	$18	$16	$48	$35	'

ACCUMULATED_OTHER_COMPREHENSIV2

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (DETAILS) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments	$808	$375	$808	$375	'
Defined benefit pension plans	-717	-1,001	-717	-1,001	'
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	91	-626	91	-626	'
Less: Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	9	30	9	30	'
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Attributable to AXA Equitable	100	-596	100	-596	-603
Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investments	'	'	'	'	'
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period, net of tax	352	743	-1,004	-1,203	'
(Gains) losses reclassified into net earnings (loss) during the period	25	12	21	21	'
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments	377	-992	764	-1,182	'
Adjustments for policyholders liabilities, DAC, insurance liability loss recognition and other	-63	171	-97	205	'
Change in unrealized gains (losses), net of adjustments	314	-821	667	-977	'
Change in defined benefit plans:	'	'	'	'	'
Net gain (loss) arising during the period	0	25	0	0	'
Less: Reclassification adjustments to net earnings (loss) for:	'	'	'	'	'
Amortization of net actuarial (gains) losses included in net periodic cost	21	55	40	55	'
Change in defined benefit plans	21	80	40	55	'
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	335	-741	707	-922	'
Less: Other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	-2	5	-4	9	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to AXA Equitable	333	-736	703	-913	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Parenthetical Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax	166	-430	354	517	'
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Benefit Plans, Tax	10	43	21	30	'
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Available for sale securities, Tax	-13	-7	-11	-11	'
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Benefit Plans, Tax	$10	$30	$21	$30	'

ACCUMULATED_OTHER_COMPREHENSIV3

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (DETAILS1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013
Pension Liability [Member]	'
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements [Line Items]	'
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements, Amount	$83
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	'
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements [Line Items]	'
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements, Amount	55
Deferred Income Tax Asset Liability [Member]	'
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements [Line Items]	'
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements, Amount	$28

RESTRUCTURING_DETAILS

RESTRUCTURING (DETAILS) (AXA Equitable [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
AXA Equitable [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring And Related Cost [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring charges	$2	$53	$28	$74
Facility related pre-tax charge	'	$52	$22	$52

ACQUISITION_BY_ALLIANCEBERNSTE1

ACQUISITION BY ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN (DETAILS) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014
			CPH Capital Fondsmaeglerselskab A/S [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'
Ownership percentage of business acquired	'	'	82.00%
Assets under management	'	'	$3,000,000,000
Cash paid to acquire business	'	'	64,000,000
Net assumed assets (liabilities) to acquire business	'	'	-5,000,000
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	17,000,000	0	17,000,000
Remaining Percentage To Acquire	'	'	18.00%
Goodwill	'	'	$86,000,000

SEGMENT_INFORMATION_DETAILS

SEGMENT INFORMATION (DETAILS) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment revenues	$3,524	$537	$7,230	$929	'
Investment Advisory Fees	18	16	35	32	'
Segment earnings (loss) from continuing operations, before income taxes	1,182	-1,517	2,693	-3,073	'
Total Assets	190,701	'	190,701	'	183,401
Consolidation Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment revenues	-8	-6	-14	-10	'
Segment earnings (loss) from continuing operations, before income taxes	'	-1	'	-1	'
Total Assets	-3	'	-3	'	-4
Insurance [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment revenues	2,773	-194	5,773	-508	'
Segment earnings (loss) from continuing operations, before income taxes	1,038	-1,652	2,423	-3,334	'
Total Assets	178,772	'	178,772	'	171,532
Investment Management [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment revenues	759	737	1,471	1,447	'
Segment earnings (loss) from continuing operations, before income taxes	144	136	270	262	'
Total Assets	$11,932	'	$11,932	'	$11,873